Barefoot Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic

Anti-Aging-Resveratrol: We all have a Choice!

2012-01-02T05:58:00.000-08:00

Aging.. we all see it happen on the outside, but it really starts DEEP inside at the cellular level. The good news we have a choice to fight it.

Great News about Resveratrol!

2011-12-29T06:37:00.000-08:00

I just received a letter from Dr Jamie McManus MD, Chairman of Medical Affairs, Health Sciences and Education at Shaklee Corporation. Basically it's her job to help educate us as Shaklee Distributors.

I guess there was a significant HUMAN study just released (published), supporting the health-enhancing benefits of resveratrol that may address many of the chronic age-related diseases! Pretty Powerful eh?

The study was published in Cell Metabolism. Duch researchers documented taking a resveratrol supplement for 30 days significantly lowered multiple markers associated heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and many other chronic diseases! The markers included inflammation, improved mitochondrial capacity, lowered blood pressure and a BIGGY blood glucose.

Dr Jamie talks about inflammation being at the root of literally hundreds of diseases, and chronic inflammation leads to accelerated aging and age-related diseases.The study also showed reductions in triglyceride levels and blood pressure.. both associated with heart disease risk. Diabetes is another one of those diseases all too common now days, and until now the only way to reduce your risk of diabetes has been calorie restriction and weight loss. This study showed adding a high potency resveratrol supplement might improve your insulin sensitivity and lower blood-sugar levels.

Too tired to Exercise? This study may provide and answer. The study participants showed significant increases in markers of mitochondrial function. Dr. Jamie says, "Mitochondria are you body's energy producers that tend to decrease in number and output as we age." The increases seen in this study were similar to those seen with endurance training! So this means you get some of the energy benefits associated with exercise by boosting your mitochondria. Do this simply by taking your resveratrol supplement (VIVIX)!!!

I don't know about you but I won't miss taking my Vivix! (98% pure resveratrol)

Here is Dr. Jamie's entire letter word for word. http://images.shaklee.com/library/76158_resveratrolorderdrop.pdf

Anti-Aging Testimony

2011-10-08T19:15:00.000-07:00

Feb 2008 Louise was diagnosed with Colitis and Diverticuli, but tests also showed a possibility of Chrons. She was on various medications throughout 2008 and 2009 with nothing really helping.

One day in late January of 2010 a friend called and talked to Louise about Vivix and offered to send more information along with testimonials. After reading the material, she ordered Vivix and after a month she thought is wasn't going to help but remembered her friend saying to try it at least for 2 months. She started taking Vivix in Feb and after 2 months she could see improvement and by 3 months Louise was symptom free and still is!

Before taking Vivix she had diarrhea, bloody stools, and mucus discharge to the point she didn't leave the house but for a short time. She was basically living on toast, yogurt and drinking only water. She had no energy. Now she watches her diet but can eat most things, drinks mostly water and occasionally tea or soda. I am now able to do my regular activities. Louise said, "I'm so thankful for that call from my friend in 2010."

Resveratrol an Anti-Aging Powerhouse

2011-08-03T12:27:00.000-07:00

Resveratrol Anti-Aging and Eye Issues

2011-03-29T06:08:00.000-07:00

Here is a testimony from a Shaklee Distributor showing the power of preventing disease before it gets a hold on your precious eyes.

About five years ago, my optometrist said he saw wrinkling in the back of my eyes, which was likely the first sign of macular degeneration. I went home and immediately started taking 4 Carotomax a day. The next year, he shook his head and said, "Last year I saw something, but this year I don't see anything." When he asked what I was doing, I told him about Carotomax. He
was impressed, and he does know Shaklee, as his wife buys some products from a friend.

Year before last he saw the beginnings of caratacts, the very slow growing kind, around the perimeter of my eyes. This past summer I went in for my check-up, and he told me I have "very young eyes." I have been on Vivix since the New Orleans conference. He didn't mention cataracts; I can only assume this is thanks to Vivix.

~Gloria

Resveratrol Anti-Aging: COLITIS, DIVERTIULI, CHRONS Testimony

2011-01-21T12:38:00.000-08:00

February of 2008 I was diagnosed with Colitis and Diverticuli but tests also showed a possibility of Chrons.

I was on various medications throughout 2008 and 2009 with nothing really helping.

Then one day in late January of 2010 my Shaklee Distributor called and talked to me about Vivix and offered to send more information along with testimonials. After reading the material I ordered Vivix and after a month thought it wasn't going to help me but I remembered my Shaklee distributor saying to try it at least for two months.

I started taking Vivix in February and after two months I could see improvement and by three months I was symptom free and I still am.

Before taking Vivix I had diarrhea, bloody stools, and mucus discharge to the point I didn't leave the house but for a short time. I was basically living on toast and yogurt and drinking only water. I had no energy. Now I watch my diet but I can eat most things and I still drink mostly water but ocassionally have tea or a soda. I am now able to do my regular activities. ~Louise

Resveratrol Anti-Aging: Vivix short story that gives goose bumps.

2010-12-27T06:05:00.000-08:00

This is a very inspiring short story for those who Cancer has creeped into their life.

In October, 2006, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I had 2 lumpectomies, went through chemotherapy, herceptin, radiation and I had a partial hysterectomy. When I finished chemo, I restarted Shaklee’s NutriFeron, VitaLea, Osteomatrix, and Sustained Release Vita-C .... PLUS 6 months prior to my last check up I started on VIVIX. My physician, who is the Head Surgical Oncologist in the Breast department at Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, Florida, said my blood work and exam were excellent! I asked if they were any closer to a cure for breast cancer. The doctor said “No”, but that a substance has been found to treat the individualized expression of breast cancer, for nonhormonal breast cancer. They feel it will prevent the re-occurrence of breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Moffitt has just put in for a one-million dollar grant for a clinical trial of this substance. When I asked “What is the substance?”, the doctor said it was RESVERATROL.I said I have been taking Shaklee’s Vivix (Resveratrol) for 6 months. The doctor looked surprised, and said “You’re the first person that we have ever seen that had such great results with Resveratrol. I will request for you be a patient advocate during the testing”.If the grant is approved I would be thrilled that I will be helping the Susan B. Komen Foundation in this study.

Taking Vivix, NutriFeron and the other supplements takes the edge off my cancer fears, knowing that they may prevent the re-occurrence of cancer.
Barbara W, Seminole, FL 9/17/2009

Resveratrol, Grapes & Grape Juice Foods that fight Cancer

2010-11-19T10:15:00.000-08:00

Both grapes and grape juice are rich sources of resveratrol, a type of natural phytochemical that belongs to a much larger group of phytochemicals calledpolyphenols.

The skin of the grape contains the most resveratrol, and red and purple grapes contain significantly more resveratrol than green grapes. Grape jam and raisins contain much smaller amounts of this phytochemical. Red wine also contains resveratrol. However, with AICR’s second expert report noting convincing evidence that alcohol is associated with increased risk for cancers of the mouth, pharynx and larynx, esophagus, breast (pre- and postmenopausal) and colon and rectum (in men), wine is not a recommended source of resveratrol.

Studies suggest that polyphenols in general and resveratrol, in particular, possess potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In laboratory studies, resveratrol prevented the kind of damage known to trigger the cancer process in cell, tissue and animal models.

Other laboratory research points to resveratrol’s ability to slow the growth of cancer cells and inhibit the formation of tumors in lymph, liver, stomach and breast cells. Resveratrol has also triggered the death of leukemic and colon cancer tumors.

In one series of studies, resveratrol blocked the development of skin, breast and leukemia cancers at all three stages of the disease (initiation, promotion and progression).

The Research

AICR has funded research on the following topics relating to grapes and the cancer-fighting components they contain. Click each topic to search for relevant AICR-funded research studies performed to date.

Beyond Resveratrol Anti-Aging Testimony

2010-11-02T07:59:00.000-07:00

VIVIX

(Joint Pain and Swelling)

I purchased the VIVIX several months ago and have taken maybe three teaspoons here and there but none since late last winter. I just had no problem with growing older and besides, I was in pretty good health. After receiving a copy of the VIVIX testimonials I thought maybe I should try it seriously. I started around the 10^th of September.

While cleaning paint from under my fingernails one evening about a week later, I thought the my fingers looked more elongated, but thought I was imagining it. But every evening as I sat down to read I would look at my hands and think not. The joints in my fingers have been enlarged for several years now. I have taken the Joint Health Complex and Pain Relief regularly and never really had pain issues. After about two weeks I was sure something was happening because of the VIVIX. I had not mentioned anything to anyone, but at Sunday dinner I put my hands on the table in front of my husband and told him what I was seeing.

The elongated appearance had come from the swelling going down on the tops of my fingers. But additionally the swelling was receding at the sides of the joints. The middle joint of my little finger on my right hand has been much more enlarged than the other joints. It is still out of proportion to other joints, but the swelling reduction is huge.

The most visible reductions happened with the first month. The joints on my left hand are almost returned to normal. One of the fingers on my right hand looks funny now because the swelling is going down in an uneven manner, and the joints are looking a little crooked. Do I care?? Not!! I proudly tell everyone I see.

My husband and I attended a luncheon a couple of weeks after I had started taking VIVIX. One of the ladies attending mentioned that I looked so young. People have said this before to be polite. But she later came over to our table and said to me, ?I?m not kidding, you do look younger.? So I started looking in the mirror. I wear turtle necks all winter and each spring I look in the mirror and gasp. But now I looked and the lower lines at my neck are continually diminishing. When visiting my sister that weekend, she looked at me and said, ?Your jowls are gone.

Another unusual effect has been that I am hungry!!! For years I have taken my supplements with a large glass of orange juice; then eat an early dinner around 3:30-4:00 pm. By 11:00 am I am starved and eating something. But?I am not gaining any weight. Thank goodness!!

Besides this a couple of large age spots are diminishing slowly. And I am also seeing dark roots in my hair where only white has come in for several years. My skin is changing as well; much silkier. And my hair has become very silky. I am not a vain person so these last visible results alone would not have been a reason for me to use VIVIX. But these in combination with the joint results have surprised me beyond anything I could have imagined. Not to mention what all is going on inside where it is not visible. I have used many Shaklee supplements for approximately 28 years and know I am healthy because of that. But I have to say VIVIX really tops it all for me.

Joy, Age 65

Resveratrol shows metabolic benefits for obese: Study

2010-10-11T12:28:00.000-07:00

Resveratrol shows metabolic benefits for obese: Study: "Daily intakes of resveratrol – a compound from red wine – may improve the metabolic profile of people with obesity, according to a new study from Denmark."

Can you make it to Age 111?

2010-10-08T13:19:00.000-07:00

Would you make changes to your lifestyle NOW if you knew you would live longer and better?

Did you know that the 4 major causes of death in the US are mostly preventable? That’s right, around 80% of deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer can be prevented! How long and how well do you want to live?

First thing, stop smoking. You know that smoking is bad for you. Cigarettes lower your body’s ability to function properly. Don’t take my word for it – read about it at the American Lung Society’s website http://www.lungusa.org/stop-smoking and the American Cancer Society’s site http://www.cancer.org. This one change could be the most important thing you ever do. And one of the toughest.

Next, you might need to shed some extra weight. Being overweight may make you more susceptible to certain cancers as well as increasing your risk of diabetes. Being overweight puts extra stress on your joints and increases your risk factors for a lot of other health problems. Start slowly – try to lose just 10 pounds.

Drink plenty of good, clean water (http://barefoot.myshaklee.com/us/en/category.php?main_cat=HomeCare&sub_cat=water). Toxins get stored along with your fat cells, so as you lose weight you also release these toxins back into your system. Water will help flush them out. Not having enough water affects you in many ways – ability to concentrate, feeling hungry when you are really thirsty, lack of energy, etc.

Get more active. Exercise has a lot of benefits and it actually gives you more energy. Increasing your activity level reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and yes, even cancer! Walk, bike, dance, find something that gets you moving!

If you have existing conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, manage them closely. Keep your body as strong as it can be. Read more at the American Diabetes Association’s web site http://www.diabetes.org.

Improve your diet. Eat less saturated fats and more grains, fruits, and vegetables. I know you have heard this before! Read more at the American Heart Association’s website http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG. Try to buy organic food whenever you can. Pesticides and hormones added to food can cause problems of their own. Read more at the Environmental Working Group’s web site http://www.ewg.org/ourfood.

Get your cholesterol levels down; the bad cholesterol that is. You can do this naturally with Cholestrol Reduction Complex. Oddly enough, alfalfa can help clean out the plaque build-up in your arteries. Watch your sodium intake too.

Your goal is to be as healthy as you can be so your body can ward off attacks. Imagine not getting sick in the first place. That’s easier on your wallet for one thing, which will likely reduce some stress. It also beats getting sick and then fighting to get better. Prevention is the key! If you don’t believe me, read more about the spread of a new germ that is resistant to antibiotics – you don’t want to catch this one: http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/health/medical/2010-09-17-1Asuperbug17_ST_N.htm.

Eliminate toxic exposures in the home. It makes sense, when you stop to think about it, that spraying cleaners with toxic chemicals in them all over your home, day after day, year after year, is going to have an affect on your health. Don’t think you use any products with toxic chemicals? Go to the National Institutes of Health website http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/index.htm and look up your favorite cleaners. Odds are, they are slowly poisoning you and your family. Use green, safe cleaners; here’s a sample of what I use (http://barefoot.myshaklee.com/us/en/products.php?sku=50446).

Have regular check-ups with your doctor. Take charge of your health. Keep on top of things. Early detection of a problem will help you get back on track.

Let’s sum it up. Quit smoking. Lose some weight. Eat well. Drink clean water. Exercise. Keep healthy (diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol levels well-managed). Go green with your cleaners. Take one step at a time and find yourself living a vibrant, long life!

VIVIX - one of my favorites!
Vivix Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic is a revolutionary breakthrough in the fight against cellular aging.
A 30–day supply of Vivix delivers the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 3,000 glasses of red wine.
What does it do? It repairs your cells so they can operate better. The results? More energy! A lot of your results will depend on what your body needs to repair. Vivix speeds up the healing process in your body. Some people lose age spots. The grey/white hair of some people gains color back. Those with dementia can get some of their abilities back. It really is an amazing product!

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Better Living Tip
Try going to bed 1 hour earlier than normal. See how that makes you feel after a week.

CHOLESTEROL REDUCTION COMPLEX
Lowers Cholesterol Naturally
Cholesterol Reduction Complex is a proprietary formula with clinically proven ingredients that help prevent absorption of cholesterol and lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol. It is made with a powerful blend of sterols and stanols, which are found naturally in plants, fruits, vegetables, and grains.

OMEGAGUARD
Promotes Cardiovascular Health
Protect Your Heart
Ultra Pure- Pharmaceutical Grade
Omega Guard™ pharmaceutical grade omega 3's uses a state-of-the-art, proprietary, low temperature, triple molecular distillation and purification process that concentrates natural beneficial omega 3 fatty acids and helps remove harmful contaminants including heavy metals lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, dioxins and PCBs.
World's Finest Fish oil
Omega Guard™ provides a full spectrum of seven natural omega 3 fatty acids -- EPA, DHA, ALA and more for cardiovascular health* and to support healthy vision, brain and joint function*.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Franchise Business on Healthy Aging

2010-09-15T20:35:00.001-07:00

This is a testimony from Jan C.
My husband Jim called today after meeting with his lipid specialist in Minneapolis. Once again his cholesterol numbers have significantly dropped! At the time of his cardiac arrest 20 years ago, his cholesterol was over 400. For years the number gradually went down. Two years ago it was 179 and last year, after a year of being on Vivix, it was 138. That's when his statins were cut in half. Today Jim's total cholesterol is 97.

Jim has struggled with the LDL (bad cholesterol) the most. He has a genetic condition that causes his body to produce too much of it. Originally the LDL was 240. For years he worked to get it to 140 and then to 120. It needed to be less than 100. After a year and a half on Vivix, it dropped to 90. Today it was 58 !!!!!

Jim's doctor made this comment: Nobody wants to deal with the problem. They just want to take a pill to have it go away. When that doesn't happen they get upset." He and his office staff consider Jim their poster child. Jim complies and does what's needed to be healthy, and we support him.

What Jim does each day:

1. Takes Vitalizer, Vivix, Nutriferon, CoQHeart, Liver DTX Complex, and Joint Health Complex (had me order the new Cholesterol Reduction Complex right away, too!)

2. Runs 5 miles (has never missed a day of running in 20 years)

3. Drinks tea instead of coffee (Was addicted to coffee but switched to tea several years ago and dropped 30 points off his cholesterol total)

4. Is his own boss - so he can run and rest as needed (Quit a 20 year corporate job at time of cardiac arrest 20 years ago and located his office at home)

5. Makes decisions that eliminate as much stress as possible from his day.

Our youngest son Matt was 2 when Jim had the cardiac arrest. He got married on June 11 this summer. Twenty years ago, I never imagined that with 3 arteries 100% blocked and the 4th blocked 70%, that Jim would even live to see his youngest son grow up. It's good to note, too, that our three sons and I have supported all of Jim's efforts, and as a result we are healthier ourselves. Our family experience is proof that great health is primarily in the hands of the individual and the choices he or she makes. We've always chosen Shaklee nutrition, for example, and that has paid off royally for us. ~Jan

Prescription For A Healthier Life

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DR Maroon on Resveratrol and Anti-Aging

2010-09-10T07:05:00.000-07:00

The book: The Longevity Factor How Resveratrol & Red Wine activate genes for a longer and healthier life by Joseph Maroon, M.D.

On Page 193 Dr Maroon writes this on Vivix: "There is growing evidence that a combination of resveratrol and other potent polyphenols might provide improved health benefits due to the synergistic properties of different polyphenols from different plant sources. Shaklee Corporation, a direct selling nutrition company has recently released a product called Vivix, which is described as a cellular anti-aging tonic. It contains a multi-source polyphenol blend.

In conversations with the company, they state that the blend includes 100 mg of 98 percent pure resveratrol from Polygonum cuspidatum long with a proprietary extract derived from the fresh pomace of muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) The company recommends 5ml per day of Vivix, which they state is equivalent to the abount of resveratrol found in 100 glasses of red pinot noir red wine.

The muscadine polyphenols in this blended product along with the added resveratrol, European elderberry extract, and purple carrot extract will increase the total overall polyphenol content of this product. A month's supply will cost a member $85.00. In Shaklee's accompanying literature for Vivix, they state that the Vivix ingredients were shown in a laboratory study to be 10 times more powerful in slowing a key mechanism of aging than resveratrol alone."

Also, on Page 70, the author expands on the value of the muscadine grapes and the advantages over European grapes. "Muscadine grapes are native to North America, and may be the only fruit that originated in the United States and nowhere else.

They grow almost exclusively in the southeastern United States. They thrive under adverse conditions, perhaps due to their thicker and tougher skins compared to European grapes....muscadines have an extra chromosome(twenty instead of the nineteen other grapes have).

These additional genes allow muscadine grapes to produce a unique phytochemical, ellagic acid. The ellagive acid polyphenol compounds that are in muscadine grapes are vitually absent in other grapes. Ellagic acid is used by the muscadine grape skin to make tannin called ellagotannins, whichis used as an antimicrobial by the plant.

Ellagic acid also has powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties....the polyphenols in muscadine grape skins have been shown to have positive effects in heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other inflammatory conditions. One of the more interesting effects of muscadine products appears to be their inhibition of AGE protein formation."

Continuing, the author states:" Recently, a large nutrition, direct selling company, Shaklee Corporation, working with scientists from the University of Georgia, has created a product containing an extract made from muscadine pomace which is the remaining fruit solids after the water content is extracted. Specificaly, they are working with muscadine grape growers in order to secure grapes with large amounts of protective polyphenols including ellagic acid and resveratrol. By selecting muscadine grapes and by using a whole grape extraction process, they have reported that their extract has a significantly higher concentration of healthy polyphenols than found in the skins themselves."

The above are excerpts from the book "The Longevity Factor" The author Joseph Maroon, M.D. FA.C.S. studied medicine at Indiana University, and Oxford University. Dr Maroon is a world renowned neurosurgeon and former president of the Congress of Neurological surgeons, the larges society of its kind in North America. He is currently a professor and Heindl Scholor in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Interesting to note: he is a lifelong athlete, competed in more than fifty triathlons, and three Hawaiian Ironman Championship competitions.

The book is heralded as a groundbreaking examination of new scientific research that holds the secret to weight loss, increased strength, endurance, memory, and a healthier, longer life.

I believe the author, Joseph Maroon, M.D. has no connection with Shaklee Corporation,and the references in the book to Shaklee Corporation and our product Vivix..serve as an excellent third party reference.

Hearing test and VIVIX testimonial

2010-08-18T06:06:00.000-07:00

This just in from Shirley a Shaklee Distributor..

Today I went in for my yearly hearing aid check up at the audiologist. He said that it has been a number of years since I had a hearing test and this is especially important considering my age. After the tests were completed he compared the results today with the previous tests. He said he didn't understand why the results of today's testing were so out of line with my previous tests. Then he showed me the comparison. He said my tests today showed my hearing to be ABOVE the "normal" line whereas my previous tests showed all my scores to be way BELOW the "normal" range. He said this can't be because no one has ever had this much improvement in their hearing in all the years he has been in this business. He said that something isn't right, no one has this dramatic improvement in hearing and especially considering your age.

Then I told him that I felt sure I had the explanation for the improvement - it's Vivix. Then I briefly told him what this product is and the testimonials Shaklee has received of vastly improved health because of this product. That it is so unique Shaklee has applied for patents. I asked him if he'd like for me to drop off information and science about this product. He said "yes".

I've gotta comment on this testimonial. It makes perfect sense to me too knowing that Vivix actually goes into the DNA of the cell and protects and repairs it. There is a reason it's called an anti-aging tonic... Who knows what it could do you for your body.

Resveratrol May Have Anti-Inflammatory Effect

2010-08-17T06:25:00.000-07:00

According to research published in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism resveratrol, a compound found in the skin of red grapes, appears also to suppress inflammation in humans, a finding that may have implications for both inflammatory and degenerative diseases.

Here are some important diseases that have been linked to inflammation:

Age-related macular degeneration, a condition in which the cells in the retina degenerate, has been linked to inflammation. Research has pointed to abnormalities in the complement cascade that create a pro-inflammatory environment. If you have new distortion or central black spot, you should seek immediate medical attention as this may represent the "wet type" of macular degeneration, for which treatments are available.

Diabetes, a condition in which the body's own insulin is not effective or is present in lower amounts, has been linked to inflammation of the tiny insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Diabetes is associated with a higher link of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease and blindness.

Ischemic heart disease, which can cause heart attack, has been linked to inflammation of the inner lining of the coronary arteries. Inflammation associated with plaque can cause sudden cardiac death.

To perform their study, researchers from Kaleida Health's Diabetes-Endocrinology Center of Western New York, gave 10 subjects nutritional supplements containing 40 milligrams of resveratrol. Another then took an identical pill containing no active ingredient. Participants took the pill once a day for six weeks. Fasting blood samples were collected at the start of the trial as well as weeks one, three and six.

The results showed that resveratrol suppressed the generation of free radicals. These are unstable molecules which can cause oxidative stress and release proinflammatory factors into the blood stream. Ultimately these molecules are known to damage to the blood vessels and also promote angiogenesis or the formation of new blood vessels.

Todays research shows that resveratrol can have an effect on inflammation in the body. More research is needed to better understand if this compound can lower the prevalence and incidence of diseases linked to inflammation and aging.

Great Video that explains how this works can be found at: http://www.insidermedicine.ca/archives/Resveratrol_May_Have_AntiInflammatory_Effect_Video_4520.aspx

University of Tennessee, Shaklee Team to Study Impact of VIVIX Polyphenols on Cellular Energy and Metabolism

2010-08-11T04:20:00.000-07:00

Can a supplement with resveratrol and polyphenols boost cellular energy and metabolism? Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Shaklee Corporation have partnered to address these questions by studying the impact of a unique blend of resveratrol and muscadine polyphenols found in Shaklee VIVIX Cellular Anti-Aging* dietary supplement, on human muscle cell mitochondria, the intra-cellular power plants that generate cellular energy.

With this research, Dr. Jamie McManus, Chairman of Medical Affairs, Health Sciences and Education at Shaklee, and Dr. Michael Zemel of the University of Tennessee are seeking to determine the impact of this unique polyphenol blend on key biological processes related to cellular energy production and aging.

"One of the key mechanisms of aging is a decline in mitochondrial mass as well as the effectiveness of the mitochondria," said Dr. McManus. "In our research, we're trying to validate the impact of VIVIX polyphenols on mitochondrial biogenesis -- shorthand for how the number and size of mitochondria help create cellular energy and boost metabolism. We're excited to share our research goals with the medical community and create a baseline for future studies on polyphenols and cellular energy metabolism."

VIVIX was developed by Shaklee scientists by combining resveratrol with an extract from the only grape in nature that contains an extra chromosome. This muscadine super grape has polyphenols that complement the many benefits of resveratrol. Shaklee scientists created a unique profile of polyphenols shown in laboratory studies to positively impact multiple mechanisms of cellular aging.*

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

About Shaklee
Founded more than 50 years ago, Shaklee has been a leading provider of premium-quality natural nutrition products, personal care products, and environmentally friendly home care products. In 2000, Shaklee became the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral™ certified to totally offset its CO2 emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment. With a robust product portfolio, including more than 50 patents and patents pending worldwide, Shaklee has more than 1.25 million Members and Distributors around the globe and operates in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China.

Vivix Resveratrol Anti-Aging Testimonies

2010-07-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

Before I post these testimonies understand these testimonies come from real folks using Vivix these testimonies are not endorsed or tested by Shaklee.. it's just results some folks are getting. Everyone of us is different (meaning we aren't clones) and you may have different results. I just know Vivix anti-aging tonic works to protect and repair the DNA of the cells in your body. Who know's what it will protect and repair for you.

TYPE II DIABETIC AND VIVIX
A couple of months ago I got a very good friend of mine who has Type II diabetes to go on the Vivix. I had sent her some information on resveratrol and the amazing effects it is having on people's health. I told her I knew of a top of the line product loaded with resveratrol and other important ingredients that far outweigh
anything out there. She has already discussed with me the increase in energy she feels and how the spots on the back of her hands have disappeared.

Here's a shining testimonial she shared with me tonight - I'm so incredibly excited for her! "I was super sick for about four days; dousing myself in peppermint oil did no good. While deciding whether to draw up a will or break down and go to the doctor, I chose the doctor because it was cheaper and faster. Good news! My general health has improved so much and I've lost such a substantial amount of weight that I was overmedicating, which was what was making me so sick. He took me off two dosages completely and cut one in half. Could Vivix be the culprit here? Ya think?" Claire Peters

HUGE RESULTS WITH MS USING VIVIX
I have MS. And for me since I started using Shaklee products, I quit taking the MS drug, (too many side effects) and I was doing better in the physical sense using Shaklee. When Vivix came out, I added it to my regimen of supplements. I’m walking better, and I’m (hold your breath ... maybe you should sit down!) STARTING TO “RUN”! I am, to say the least, more than pleased with that fact. Kevin

Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic may help keep Alzheimer’s at bay.

2010-06-23T14:35:00.000-07:00

An organic compound found in red wine — resveratrol — has the ability to neutralize the toxic effects of proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to research led by Rensselaer Professor Peter M. Tessier. The findings, published in the May 28 edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, are a step toward understanding the large-scale death of brain cells seen in certain neurodegenerative diseases.

Read the whole article directly from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute News Release Page

Anti-Aging Resveratrol Heart Benefits Pinpointed

2010-06-22T17:53:00.000-07:00

Could resveratrol be your heart's best friend?
Two recent studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition report that red wine appears to have a direct effect on the health of the cells lining blood vessels, while resveratrol may also influence the function of fat cells, and reduce the risk of developing conditions related to obesity.
I can drink to that (or just grab my teaspoon of Vivix). Stay Healthy Everyone!
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Kosher Vivix vs Vivix the Difference

2010-06-18T08:24:00.000-07:00

I've got this question about Shaklee's Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic more than once, so here is your answer straight from Shaklee's Field Communication Staff.

The primary polyphenol source in the Kosher Polyphenol blend is pomegranate, rather than muscadine grape as contained in Vivix. Both product formulations contain 100 mg of 98% pure resveratrol, as well as a significant level of additional non-resveratrol polyphenols from the Rejuvetrol or Kosher Polyphenol blends. In laboratory studies, the ingredients in both Vivix and Kosher Vivix have been shown to impact key mechanisms of cellular aging.

Due to processing issues, we have not been able to create a kosher Vivix formulation that contains the muscadine grape, a nonkosher ingredient. In accordance with kosher law, a rabbi would need to be present during all of the various stages of production, including the pressing of the grapes at harvest. This timescale, along with the complexity of the specific production processes needed, precludes offering a kosher product that includes the muscadine grape.

I've also gotten asked about the sugar content in Vivix (Shaklee's Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic)

Here again is your answer from Shaklee Field Communications:

Vivix contains 2.5 grams of carbohydrate sugars from sorbitol in the Vivix one teaspoon serving
size.

For comparison, an ordinary glass of milk provides about 12 grams of carbohydrate sugars, a glass of orange juice about 22 grams, and an ordinary banana contains about 26 grams of carbohydrate sugars-more than 10 times the amount in a serving of Vivix. While diabetics need to
consult with their doctor about diet, sorbitol is slowly metabolized and would not be expected to significantly affect blood sugar levels. It can be used as an alternative to sugar by diabetics on the advice of their health care provider.

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The "Resveratrol" drug is not Resveratrol

2010-06-02T11:13:00.000-07:00

Some of you have been asking about the May 4th 2010 announcement by GlaxoSmithKline that they were suspending a clinical trial of their resveratrol drug because of safety concerns. Some of the articles went so far to say that people should be cautious about taking resveratrol supplements until these safety issues had been resolved.

Let me make this perfectly clear! The "resveratrol" drug referred to in these articles is not resveratrol itself! Please read the following information regarding resveratrol from Stephen Chaney, PhD.

Let's Start at the Beginning

The story started when scientists at Harvard screened over 500,000 chemicals to find which would be most effective at turning on anti-aging genes. They were looking for a drug that they could patent and sell to a drug company for big bucks - not a naturally occurring botanical nutrient. But what they found was that resveratrol, a nutrient that is found naturally in red wine, was the most
effective compound out of those 500,000 that they screened at turning on the anti-aging genes.

That was great news for those of you who are using resveratrol supplements, but it was bad news for them because they couldn't patent it and, therefore, couldn't sell it to a drug company. But all was not lost. There is a time-tested process for dealing with this dilemma. You just make a chemically modified derivative of the natural compound and, if it works, you patent the chemical derivative and sell it to a drug company.

Sometimes it's Best NOT to Fool with Mother Nature

So that's what the scientists at Harvard did. They made a chemical derivative of resveratrol called SRT501, showed that it also turned on the anti-aging genes, patented it and sold it to Sirtris Pharmaceuticals for $500 million. Sirtris, in turn, sold it to GlaxoSmithKline for $720 million. This is a frequently used process. Many successful drugs have been obtained this way, but the process is also fraught with perils.

The problem is that the chemically modified derivative is often not metabolized in the same way as the original and frequently can be toxic in unexpected ways. In fact, the failure rate for this process is quite high. Most of the chemical derivatives fail during clinical trials for one reason or another. It is only on a very rare occasion that these chemically modified derivatives make it through clinical trials and become a successful drug. Thus, it is perhaps not surprising that SRT501
displayed unexpected toxicity that caused GlaxoSmithKline to halt clinical trials of the drug.

But, SRT501 is not resveratrol and the toxicities of this drug have nothing to do with resveratrol.
Resveratrol is a completely natural nutrient found in grapes, red wine and other foods. SRT501 is a man-made chemical derivative of resveratrol.

Again...for the natural, safe and effective anti-aging resveratrol supplement you can rely on Shaklee the leader in natural products.

Resveratrol Anti-Aging: Can we eat to starve cancer? | Video on TED.com

2010-05-18T09:10:00.000-07:00

William Li: Can we eat to starve cancer? | Video on TED.com

Resveratrol the Anti-Aging Powerhouse

2010-05-13T20:19:00.000-07:00

Resveratrol has wonderful anti-aging antioxidant properities. Imagine this it's an ingredient in red wine!

Reserveratrol is most abundant in the skins of red grapes used to make red wine. It slows the buildup of platelets in blood vessels, making them less sticky. This improves the blod flow. Resveratrol can slow the growth of cancer, stimulate your immune system, lower inflammation and act as a powerful antioxidant.

Researchers and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Huston show resveratrol blocks prostrate cancer at every stage. It helps more than a dozen different anticancer mechanisms in your body. What's more, resveratrol targets cancer cells selectively. It's toxic to cancer cells but doesn't harm healthy cells. It also modulates hormones; stops cancer cells from multiplying and can actually destroy cancer cells.

Resveratrol may add years to your life, too. studies using bother mice and yeast show resveratrol turns on a gene that stimulates a protein called SIRT. The greater activity of SIRT, the greater the life span of yeast and mice. It turns out that humans can also activate the SIRT protein with resveratrol.

The newest round of studies from the Instute of Genetics, Molecular and Cellulary Biology in France found resveratrol, helped mice run twice as far during excercise. It helped muscles produce more energy, reduced their heart rate and gave them endurance the researchers compared to trained athletes.

What's more, resveratrol protected mice from gaining weight and developing the symptoms of diabetes and obesity. The benefits included in improved sensitivity to insulin, which is the key to maintaing ideal weight and avoiding diabetes.

So... resveratrol is becoming a 'wonder natural compound' it's powers include:

+ Anti-fungal, anti-yeast, anti-viral
+ Antioxident - promotes glutethone
+ Increases longevity
+ Protects against heart disease, Alzheimer's and type 2 Diabetes
+ Anti-inflammatory
+ Protects DNA, stimulates repair of genes
+ Protects against cancer
+ Kills cancer cells Prevents metastasis
+ Aids Chemotherapy results, while protecting healthy cells

I've got a secret to share with ya... Now you can benefit from the latest anti-aging research. It's my latest Barefoot Secret.

More than Anti-Aging... Life Changing..

2010-04-20T08:31:00.000-07:00

I just had to share this with you... When I read note's like this I get goosebumps. To be able to offer folks products that change lives is one of the most rewarding benefits of my lifestyle choices these days.

Dear Cindy,
I wanted to give you my story for anyone suffering from Alopecia or other
forms of hair loss. Since the end of 2007 I began to lose my hair. It
started with small patches at first then, they just slowly grew to almost
palm size bald spots.

At first it started at the side of my head them within
a year the hair loss was on the top of my head too. I can't tell you how
devastating it is for a women.

I was going through a series of trials in my life, divorce after 15 years,
loss of two family members, job changes etc... As for any woman there is
no way to hide so much baldness without a wig or hats, so that's exactly
what I had resorted to. I can't tell you the hundreds and hundreds of
dollars I spent on wigs and all kinds of shampoos to help my hair grow back, but
nothing worked. It seemed to be getting worse!

Well one day I realized how much Shaklee's Vivix and Nutriferon had helped
my father live 11 months instead of 1 or 2 months like the Dr. had told
us. So I decided that I would increase my Vivix to 3 X's a day, my
Nurtriferon and B complex to 6 per day! Of course this is in addition to the RX
prescription and lots of prayers. Within a month I began to see a tremendous
change. My hair growth was unbelievable.

In Dec. of 09 I was visiting family and I walked in to their home without a wig.
First time in over 2 years. Their expression's were priceless!

The first words out of my Mother and sisters mouth was "Is that your real
hair or a different wig?" Since them my hair is almost back to normal, long
full healthy head of hair.

My up line is the only one who saw how devastated I was and
how it affected me. She is the only one I would allow to see and even
photograph my head.

She encouraged me to share my story. At the Shaklee
Excite meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico, April 10, 2010, was only the 2nd time I
had shared this with all the Shaklee family and friends. Since I have received so many emails and calls I felt it necessary to
share with everyone.

For anyone who is going through anything like this with any kind of hair
loss, THERE IS HOPE! Every single dollar I spent on my supplements was
worth more than words can express!
With love and respect,
Annette

Anti-Aging Pretty Woman Makes your Heart Dance

2010-04-08T11:41:00.000-07:00

When I saw this classic hit by Roy Orbison it made my heart dance.

I don't think there is a woman today would not love to hear this song sang.. knowing they were singing about them. I have seen lives transformed with our custom designed anti-aging supplement program. Isn't it about time you did your homework on resveratrol, anti-aging tonic we call Vivix and Shaklee?

Trust me you'll be glad you did.

Anti-Aging: Just look at her she's 99 yrs old

2010-02-25T04:58:00.000-08:00

Marysville's Margaret Kime still plugging along after 99 years.

By Kristi O'Harran
Herald Columnist
MARYSVILLE -- If Shaklee nutrition company wants to document its success, they should visit Margaret Kime.

She’s been taking their products for almost 50 years. Kime swears by Vivix, an anti-aging tonic.

She is 99 years old.

Her husband, Ed, 91, lives down her hallway at Madeline Villa in Marysville. Kime said she has outlived two sons and has no one else to care for her.

It was great to see her again. I wrote about her in 2003.

“Not aging, just marinating” was the headline.

She’s marinated quite well.

Kime still wears her thin hair short, saying it’s easier to take care of. Her health is good, though her eyes are going bad. She wants for nothing and loves Madeline Villa.

“The housework is done,” Kime said. “This is living.”

Her room is sparse, with only a few bits of memorabilia. She won countless blue ribbons at the Evergreen State Fair for machine knitting — after she was 80 years old.

The bulk of the ribbons were donated to Special Olympics.

“Somebody is going to enjoy those ribbons,” she said.

Her hometown is Sultan, where her father worked for the railroad. She said she is the last of the 17 graduates from Sultan High School’s class of 1928.

Ten years ago, the Kimes moved to senior housing in Everett.

She wasn’t going to tip back in a recliner, she said, although she did give up teaching and custom knitting. She made more than 1,200 sweaters by machine through the years.

Kime got busy meeting apartment dwellers from New York, Florida and Tennessee. The job she fashioned for herself was that of a social director.

She said if you wanted to make a friend, just walk the hallways.

At the nursing home, Mark Hinricksen got to know Kime when his mother, Jane Hinricksen, was Kime’s roommate.

“Margaret was a great influence on her,” Mark Hinricksen said.

His mother recovered from a fall and has since left the nursing home.

Mark Hinricksen said he enjoyed Kime’s long memory, including stories from World War I. When Kime was a youngster and her father worked the railroad telegraph, he was the first person in town to know the war had ended.

Hinricksen said Kime made him laugh for hours with her stories.

“She’s sharp as a tack,” he said.

Kime’s humor is delightful.

“At age 25, you have a lot of boyfriends and wonder who will I take?” she said. “At age 58, you wonder what can I get?”

Seven years ago, Kime talked about the benefits of staying active. Not so active these days, she isn’t interested in going on group outings or shopping.

“Shopping isn’t my thing,” she said. “I haven‘t been to the Everett Mall in 30 years.”

She would travel for one thing — to see an exhibit of glass by Dale Chihuly.

All in all, life is good for this 99-year-old. She savors memories, such as the years she ran a booth at the old three-day Monroe Fair.

She cooked and sold rabbit.

Yes, folks stood in line for rabbit, she said.

Kime said she is content with how much world she saw in her day. She even met her guru, company founder Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee, twice.

Kristi O’Harran: 425-339-3451, oharranheraldnet.com.

When I saw this article pop up on my radar I knew I had to share it. Just look at Margaret's skin. At 99 years old her skin is beautiful. Looks like Shaklee Products has been a perfect match for Kime.

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Resveratrol Anti Aging: Secrets to Longevity

2010-02-05T19:42:00.000-08:00

In the last 100 years, human life expectancy has increased dramatically – by about 30 years – and it has been the largest gain in more than five thousand years for humans, in our history. In addition, folks who make it to one hundred years of age; are growing. Their numbers advanced by 51% between the years 1990 and 2000. What is responsible for these impressive gains?

There has been significant progress in health matters, education and disease prevention and therapies are on the rise so the increased life spans begin to make sense. What is lesser known by so many and might seem unimportant are how your daily lifestyle tendencies or choices effect how long you will live and how healthy you will be during that time.

What follows are findings from the latest investigations into the science of longevity and the indicators that suggest you are living a life that will lead to longevity. There are also some guidelines to put you on the path to an extended life.

After Menopause You Have A [Comparatively] Flat Stomach

Women who have a round shaped core area are twenty percent more liable to die earlier – regardless of their BMI or body mass index reading normal. When middle age happens the effort required to maintain a thin waist increases due to irregular hormones that lead to excess weight lodging in the mid section. If your waist size is thirty five inches or more for a women or forty inches plus for a man, follow these tips:

• Add two or three twenty minute strength building routines to your training program each week. This will maintain lean muscularity and fire up the metabolism.

• Have a portion of omega 3 each day be it in salmon, walnuts or flaxseed, this will assist in warding off inflammation and have seven daily portions of fruits and veggies, heavily laden with illness battling antioxidants.

• You should be consuming twenty five percent of daily caloric intake from monounsaturated fatty acids – these will protect your heart and can aid in less fat storage in your belly or core regions. [in a sixteen hundred calorie diet, that equals 44 gms.].

As A Teenager Your Weight Was Healthy

The Journal of Pediatrics released a study that investigated one hundred thirty seven African Americans from their birth to the age of twenty eight years of age and discovered being overweight at the age of fourteen advanced the chances of developing type 2 diabetes when they were adults. Those adults who contract diabetes are two to four times more liable to contract heart disease than those without the illness according to the American Heart Association.

You Eat Raspberries In Your Oatmeal Cereal

The majority of Americans consume fourteen to seventeen gm of fiber each day; if they only added ten more gm, they would decrease the risk of mortality from heart disease by seventeen percent. Ingesting fiber into your diet will decrease the LDL or bad cholesterol, generate better insulin sensitivity and augment weight reduction.

A simple tip: Add one cup of raspberries to your oatmeal [half a cup of dry oatmeal has 4 gm of fiber, raspberries another 8 gm] and you will be consuming twelve grams of dietary fiber in just a single meal. You could also eat a half a cup [8.8 gm of fiber] of one hundred percent bran cereal, which is great source of fiber, or half a cup of cooked lentils [7.8 gm] cooked black beans [7.5 gm] a midsized sweet potato [4.8 gm] or a small pear at [4.3 gm].

Get Everything From Every Calorie(no empty calorie foods)

Science investigators in St Louis stated that women and men who restrict their caloric consumption from between fourteen hundred to two thousand calories – about a quarter less of the average daily North American diet – had much healthier hearts, functioning at levels fifteen years younger than average.

This is more about getting the most nutrition per calorie than it is about consuming less according to the author of the study. Participants ate only vegetables, whole grains and fat free milk, lean meat while laying off of white bread, soda beverages and candy. Ridding yourself of empty calories and ingesting food with higher nutritional value will improve your health.

You Love Drinking Tea

Tea, both green and black varieties, includes heavy doses of catechins, a compound that allows blood vessels to calm down and safeguards your heart. A study was conducted on over forty thousand five hundred Japanese women and men and showed that those participants who consumed five or more cups of green tea each day decreased their chances of contracting and passing away from heart disease or stroke. When similar studies were done with black tea, the results were comparable.

Actually you will benefit your heart muscle with only one or two cups of tea daily provided it is freshly brewed [supermarket beverage section style teas won’t cut it] since others do not have the equal benefits. When water is mixed with the tea leaves, the catechins begin to get less effective. Some evaluations show that milk might take away from the protective attributes of the tea concerning the cardiovascular system. It is better to have it black or with lemon and honey.

Avoid Drinking Cola [Including Diet]

Research showed that consuming one or more colas, diet or regular variety, each day will increase twofold your risk of metabolic syndrome that is comprised of hypertension, increased insulin levels and excess waist region fat, all contributing to a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes. If you can regulate blood pressure and maintain quality cholesterol levels, avoid contracting diabetes and stop smoking, you could add an additional six to nine and a half healthy years to your life span.

One potential cause for this risk may be the chemical addition that gives cola the caramel coloring; it increased the risk of metabolic syndrome when tested on lab animals. Researchers also think that people who ingest soda pop are consistently exposing their taste buds to natural or artificial sweeteners, making them have a desire for sweets, which enhances weight gain.

A more preferable choice would be to switch to tea if it is the caffeine you are after. If the carbonation is your objective, drink sparkling water with a dash of juice.

You Enjoy Eating Purple Foods

Blueberries, red wine, grapes [concord], acai berries, they all get their coloring from polyphenols, a substance known to decrease the chances of heart disease and might just safeguard against Alzheimer’s disease, based on substantial research. Polyphenols act by keeping blood vessels and arteries supple and healthy; doing for the heart arteries what is also great for the brain’s blood vessels. Introductory research shows adding dark grapes to your meal planning could assist with brain activities.

In addition, a recent study conducted on humans displayed a connection between eating a cup or more of blueberries and increased signal transmission between brain cells that will enhance memory.

You Keep Away From Too Much Red Meat

The occasional palm size portions of beef, pork or lamb once in a while will not do you any harm, only when you begin heaving heavy amounts of red meat into your mouth – more than eighteen ounces per week – and you risk colorectal cancer [third most common cancer] so says the American Institute for Cancer Research. The chances of colorectal cancer will likewise rise by forty two percent with each 3 ½ ounce portion of processed meat consumed each day [hot dogs, bacon, and deli meat].

Scientists are not exactly sure why the processed meats are so dangerous. One suspicion is that carcinogens can accumulate when grilling meats, smoking or curing meat or when using preservatives like nitrates causing harm. Eating the occasional ball park frank will not kill you – only if you attend a lot of ball games! When you do barbeque red meats, marinate them before hand, keep the meat pieces on the small side and turn them often, these precautions will assist in preventing carcinogens from accumulating. When baking or roasting meat, keep the temperature below four hundred degrees Fahrenheit.

You Run Forty Minutes Each Day

Researchers in California discovered that people in their middle age who actually did run for a total of five hours weekly, lived longer and did better physically and had better cognitive ability as they grew older. The scientists observed runners and those who did not run over a twenty one year time line and were surprised that runners not only contracted less heart disease but also had fewer incidences of cancer, neurological illness and infections.

Doing aerobic exercise will keep your immune system young and healthy. Not everyone likes to run, so just maintaining an active period of twenty minutes daily that gets your heart pumping and your breathing rapid will enhance your health.

You Prefer To Walk Instead Of Drive

People who walk for about thirty minutes each day are defined as fit. They are also more likely to live longer than someone who walks less, no matter how much body fat they have. A study of two thousand six hundred three women and men exhibited these results. At the same time, overweight women can increase heart health a simple ten minutes of activity on top of their normal daily regimens. Going for a walk at lunchtime, doing laps around the field when your kids play their soccer matches, go for swims – just find ways to move it every day just a bit more.

You Do Not Have Your Own Housekeeper

When you clean your own home for an hour or more at a time, the ordinary person will burn two hundred eighty five calories while lessening their chances of death by thirty percent based on a study of three hundred two adults in their seventies and eighties.

Anti-Aging: How to live to be 100+

2010-01-11T08:20:00.000-08:00

This talk was presented at TEDtalksdirector on http://youtube.com. Excellent tips for everyone who would like to live a full robust healthy life.

To find the path to long life and health, Dan Buettner and team study the world's "Blue Zones," communities whose elders live with vim and vigor to record-setting age.

My question for you.. What is your Eakie Guy? (reason to live)

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Anti-Aging: Why Don't We Just Dance

2009-12-21T05:03:00.000-08:00

As I watched Josh Turner's new video posted over at CMT this morning I thought of our little Jayce yesterday dancing with his maraca's. He's 2 1/2 and certainly doesn't worry about what anyone else would think of him kicking up his heels to the music.

This is the perfect example of the carefree attitude we all should have especially this time of year when stress is at the max.

As we go into the holiday week remember to kick up your heels a little and enjoy the holiday season. A good attitude will help boost your natural anti-aging.

Vivix Resveratrol - Seizures for 5 yrs. Finally Gone

2009-11-24T12:57:00.000-08:00

Another Vivix testimony for you to consider. Let me ask you,what nagging issue do you have that Vivix might help subside? None of us know that answer until we take the leap and try the product. I will continue to post testimonies on this site for your from the field education of what is possible with Vivix Anti-Aging Tonic.

I was in a car accident five years ago when a school bus hit me and I suffered a severe whiplash. I thought I would be OK after recovering from the injury, but months later I started to develop grand mall seizures and they developed into 5 or 6 seizures a day and sometimes up to 10 or 12 a day. Needless to say this was very debillating and i was completely homebound, as my family was afraid to have me go out or to be alone as I never knew when they would occur.

I was told that sometimes seizures can occur months later after a severe whiplash injury, and the doctors tried every procedure and drug that was recommended for seizures, but nothing worked. After going thru about $50,000 on everything they knew of over the last five years, we didn't know where to turn.

Last spring, my son's girlfriend Amy told me about Shaklee supplements and Vivix,and how it was helping a lot of health problems, & she referred me to a Shaklee Distributor and after talking to her I decided to try them, as I felt I had nothing to lose.

I started on Vivix twice a day and a strip of Vitalizer a day along with the following supplements of 2 B-Complex, 2 Lecithin, 2 Osteomatrix Calcium, & 2 Zinc three times a day, and within a month they were almost gone. I would only get one when I was under a lot of stress, so I added the Stress Relief Complex and the Cinch Shake Mix, which I love.

I was still having mini seizures where I would stare for about a minute. but my husband and I felt we could live with those because I could at least leave the house.

When I went to my doctor's appointment, I told him what I had been doing and he was very happy for me and told me to keep taking the Shaklee supplements and he gradually has taken me off almost all my over seven medications.

I was feeling so good that I was up on a ladder painting and I fell and hurt my wrist and back so I started taking Vivix a third time a day to help my back and lo and behold, my mini seizures went completely away. It has now been over four months, and no seizures of either kind and my doctor told me if I continued to not have any seizures for a year, he would let me drive again. ~Nicole

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Just Released: New Vivix Resveratrol Anti-Aging Study

2009-11-11T11:57:00.000-08:00

Shaklee just released the results of a new independent Vivix study conducted with a team of scientists at the State University of New York at Buffalo. The goal of this rigorous study was to determine the effects of Vivix on Nrf2, described by Dr. Carsten Smidt as, “the mother of all anti-aging genetic regulators.” Nrf2 activates the body’s detoxification processes, mobilizes antioxidant defenses, triggers anti-stress activity, and strengthens immune balance.

Healthy adults were asked to consume a 910-calorie typical fast food breakfast loaded with saturated and trans fat, carbohydrates, and a little bit of protein. Then the scientific team measured the impact of the meal on Nrf2 activity. With the “food only” group, Nrf2 activity was totally flat to declining over five hours. But the same meal eaten with a serving of Vivix created a massive spike of Nrf2 activity within the first three hours, with a significantly elevated protective level maintained after five hours.

What does this mean? As we age, Nrf2 stops responding when we ingest a high-fat, fast food meal. As a result, such a meal can dramatically increase cellular aging.

The great news is... no matter what diet you eat, Vivix triggers Nrf2 anyway! The better your diet and lifestyle, the better Vivix will work to slow down the aging process!

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More Resveratrol Vivix Anti Aging Testimonials

2009-11-07T05:01:00.000-08:00

Vivix Shaklee's Resveratrol Anti Aging Product has been tested, proven, documented, and research published for it's anti aging benefits. Research is currently being completed of other health benefits. When the results are documented and published peer review scientific journals I'll be sharing more testimonies to the public. In the mean time if you want to hear more detail of results happening you will have to give me a call (Call Cindy @ 888-272-6701) and I'll give you access to a password protected site.

Here are a couple testimonies I can share though...

This on just in from Kathy.

Ok, here is the scoop---yearly visit to my opthamologist. She was at our presentation a year ago and heard what we were saying about Vivix. She said she was skeptical but knew the benefits of resveratrol. After the exam she was amazed, could not believe it, my eyesight had improved by 50%!!!!! A year ago I was at a -2.00, this year I am -1.00! I told her it was the Vivix----the only thing different this year. She went on saying that I looked so healthy, my skin was smooth and tight and my hair had so much shine. In other words she could not say enough good! I will now continue to work with her to educate and promote Vivix!

This next one is a pretty BIG anti aging benefit. I don't know about you but when I heard this testimony and thought about what anti-aging really could mean for the health of another person as a preventive chills went up my spine.

Written by (me) Cindy McAsey..

Tom Prendergast CEO of Veretekk, is a business associate I've been working with for over 5 years. He has never been very open to Shaklee until his girl friend, Annette (another business assoc. of mine) started using Shaklee Products. Annette experienced the "Shaklee Difference" and became a faithful user of the products and wanted those close to her to have benefits only folks who use and love Shaklee experience.

Annette purchased Vivix for Tom's Birthday. She knew he was having some health challenges and knew if she was successful in getting him to take Vivix he might start experiencing the "Shaklee Difference" too.

I'm happy to say Annette had enough influence on Tom to faithfully take Vivix. Annette and I started hearing Tom talk about vivid dreams he was having not long after starting on Vivix. This didn't suprise me since I experienced the same thing when I started taking Vivix. What did suprise me was when Tom mentioned how he had been struggling with a white spot on his tongue.

Tom shared how he has smoked cigars for several years on and off. He said he had experienced this white spot on his tongue before but when he would quit smoking it would go away. Six months ago his dentist had told him the white spot was T-Cells. (pre-cancerous) Immediately Tom had quit smoking, but this time the white spot didn't go away. No one but Tom and his dentist knew about the white spot.

Tom had been taking other health supplements, but it wasn't until 3 weeks after taking Vivix the white spot began to disappear. It's now been 6 weeks and the white spot on his tongue has completely disappeared and the thickening of the area (he explained it like a scar on his tongue) is almost gone.

Vivix Shaklee's Resveratrol Anti Aging Product protects and repairs the DNA of the cell. Until more testing and documented research is published the general public won't have access to all testimonies of faithful Shaklee product users unless they call and get access to the password protected area.

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Vivix Anti Aging Tonic - Alocpeia Testimony with Pictures

2009-11-04T17:20:00.000-08:00

As a cosmetologist this testimony really hits my hot buttons. It's so sad to see someone with alopecia. I don't know if you could call Vivix a cure for alopecia. It's been tested and documented for anti aging only. But this alopecia testimony with pictures it amazing.

Stephanie, 21 yrs old, has been struggling with Alopecia for quite awhile. The doctors wanted to put her on steroids etc and the mother and Stephanie decided they would try Shaklee?s nutritional products as their first option.

Here is Stephanie?s before and after photo?s that they have given us permission to share. Look at both pages from the bottom up:

Stephanie before Vivix and Vitalizer,
then first month on Vivix and Vitalizer,
then second month on Vivix and Vitalizer!

WOW! What a significant difference pictures are worth a thousand words!

Growing hair back is significant, I've also had a few folks tell me their hair is returning to it's natural color. In other wards their Grey hair is going away!

Anti-Aging & Rx for a Healthier Life Program

2009-10-20T06:39:00.000-07:00

I've been so focused on writing about resveratrol, vivix and anti-aging. Today I want to focus in on a prescription for a healtheir life program. I don't know if I've ever heard my doctor say if this prescription doesn't work for you we will give you your money back. Has your Doc ever said that to you?

The Rx for a Healthier Life Program does come with a money back satisfaction guarantee, but I've got to be honest we have very few folks who want their money back after being on the program 30 days. So what does that tell you? It's really good stuff!

Here is the low down:
http://barefoot.seo5.net/RXforHealthierLife.htm

Before you start the Rx for a healthier life print this helpful check list.

Future Diabetes Treatment May Use Resveratrol To Target The Brain

2009-10-07T19:04:00.000-07:00

When this news came across my computer I knew I needed to share it with you. As you might know Shaklee manufactures Vivix an anti-aging resveratrol tonic. Looks like there may be more researched and documented benefits coming down the pike.

Resveratrol, a molecule found in red grapes, has been shown to improve diabetes when delivered orally to rodents. Until now, however, little has been known about how these beneficial changes are mediated in the body. A new study accepted for publication in Endocrinology, a journal of The Endocrine Society, shows that the brain plays a key role in mediating resveratrol's anti-diabetic actions, potentially paving the way for future orally-delivered diabetes medications that target the brain.

Resveratrol activates sirtuins, a class of proteins that are thought to underlie many of the beneficial effects of calorie restriction. Previous studies in mice have provided compelling evidence that when sirtuins are activated by resveratrol, diabetes is improved. Sirtuin activators are now being tested in humans as anti-diabetic compounds.

Sirtuins are expressed virtually everywhere throughout the body and until now, little has been known about what tissues mediate resveratrol's beneficial effects. Knowing where in the body the beneficial effects of activated sirtuins are mediated could help in the development of more effective targeted diabetes medications.

"We know that sirtuins are expressed in parts of the brain known to govern glucose metabolism, so we hypothesized that the brain could be mediating resveratrol's anti-diabetic actions," said Roberto Coppari, PhD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and co-author of the study. "To test the hypothesis, we assessed the metabolic consequences of delivering resveratrol directly into the brain of diabetic mice. We found that resveratrol did activate sirtuins in the brain of these mice which resulted in improving their high levels of blood sugar and insulin."

"These findings may lead to new strategies in the fight against type 2 diabetes," said Coppari. "By knowing that the brain mediates resveratrol's anti-diabetic actions, industry can now focus on developing sirtuin activators that directly target the brain. When orally-delivered, these drugs will likely improve diabetes without affecting the other organs in which activation of sirtuins may not always be beneficial."

Other researchers working on the study include Giorgio Ramadori, Laurent Gautron, Teppei Fujikawa, Claudia Vianna and Joel Elmquist of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Tex.

The article, "Central administration of resveratrol improves diet-induced diabetes," will appear in the December 2009 issue of Endocrinology.

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Resveratrol Anti Aging: What is the significance of dreaming nightly?

2009-09-19T07:22:00.000-07:00

Recently someone asked me a question after I shared my Shaklee Vivix testimonial. "What is the significance of dreaming nightly"?

It appears that when the nervous system has enough of the right nutrients to heal, you get into that dream REM of sleep. The opposite is more important... Any night you don't dream, your nervous system DIDN'T have enough nutrients to heal.

It is also believed that you heal more efficiently in that level of sleep you dream in.

Also it is believed that dreaming is a sort of rebooting of the brain. Just at night you turn off your computer to start it up in the morning. A rebooted computer typically works more efficiently. Has less glitches in its processing information.

I have even heard that psychologically it is better for you to dream... That dreaming is the body's way of analyzing what you experienced and felt during the day.

Cindy McAsey's Shaklee Vivix Testimonial: I started taking Vivix when it was first introduced in August '2008. Like any experienced marketer knows you must use and love all the products to market them successfully. I had been taking the "Shaklee shelf" for over a decade. In about 2 weeks I started remembering the vivid details of my dreams. I've always been a dreamer, but before Vivix I wouldn't remember so vividly exactly what I dreamed about the next day.

Resveratrol Vivix Testimonials

2009-09-02T19:55:00.000-07:00

Again more Vivix testimonials keep coming across my desk. Please be aware these testimonials come from folks who are using the product. They are in now way meant to be claims in anyway shape or form. These tesimonials are just their experiences they have noticed after taking the products. We don't know wether it will work for you or not. I can say though Shakee products do come with a 100% money back guarantee. It's up to you wether you feel compelled enough to try it.

RESVERATROL VIXIX TESTIMONIAL: No More Pain Meds

"Tom and I have been taking Vivix for 1 week and 2 days and after about 5 days Tom noticed that his ankles no longer hurt. He had broken them both as a youth playing sports. Tom is 65 and arthritis hit his ankles this year. He had to get up and take pain meds so he could sleep. After taking Vivix for just 5 days he no longer needs pain meds to sleep." - Nancy D.

RESVERATROL VIVIX TESTIMONIAL: Tremor is Gone

"My brother-in-law, who is 75 and recently had some physical problems, got a strong tremor on his right hand. He started Vivix, his only Shaklee product-and within a few days his tremor is gone and he is writing normally again! He is duly impressed and thankful." Linda D.

RESVERATROL VIVIX TESTIMONIAL: Leg Cramps

"I suffered severe neuropathy in both my legs and feet. In addition to that, I had 3 stints put in my left leg last summer and was diagnosed with PAD.

I was experiencing severe leg cramps nightly. Hardly a night went by when I wasn't awakened by them and had to jump out of bed and walk around. This would happen several times a night. Since taking Vivix, I have not been awakened a single evening with a leg cramp. So wonderful! And I can feel my toes again. They no longer feel like wooden appendages down there. Bless Shaklee and Vivix! I now experience full nights of restful sleep."

Resveratrol Anti- Aging Testimony: Increased Muscle Strength

2009-08-18T20:04:00.000-07:00

This just in another resveratrol Vivix testimony. This one is on increased muscle strength after several years in a wheel chair.

Several of you, my Shaklee Friends, have ask if I could share what is happening since I have added Vivix to my supplement program.

As background, I have been my own best customer using Shaklee supplements for the past 37 years. I feel that they have been largely responsible for the health I enjoy today. I had polio at age 8 years which left me with very little movement in my legs. Since the polio attack, I have used a wheelchair to transport me to and through many marvelous experiences.

Now, the only thing I have changed is the addition of Vivix each day since the convention last August.

I started using Vivix right after it was introduced, and have used it daily since...the recommended tsp (although now I "swig" it from the bottle so may vary just a bit) As have others, I soon noticed a smoothing out of brown spots on my skin, I was sleeping sounder, not having to get up to go to the bathroom during the night and noticed more sustained energy level on into the evening.

However, the unexpected effect that has astounded me is that, after taking Vivix for about 3 to 4 months, I begin to notice a tiny bit more movement (an awakening?) in the muscles in my legs that has continued to increase over these past number of months.

As I said, after the polio attack, I had full feeling but almost no movement in my legs. Was left with a little movement in my right leg and almost none in my left. For example, in a sitting position I could raise my right knee upward a bit and move it sideways ever so slightly. Had been able to "feel" a slight muscle tensing in the back my left leg but no movement. This has been a static condition for over 60 years.

I will briefly try to describe what has/is happening. Whereas, when I would tense the muscles in the back of my right leg before, I could feel them tense only behind my knee...this has increased until now I can tense and feel it down my calf and up into my hip. I can even feel the muscle tensing a little more in the back of my left leg.

In a sitting position, I could pull my right knee up about 2 inches, I can now pull it up to my chest! I also have a lot more sideways movement. I can see and feel a more movement in the left leg.

What does this mean for me? Well the main thing is, I don't have to use my arm to move my right leg for the most part. What is really neat is that I can move both legs more when in bed to help me turn over and so forth. Also I can move the right one when I get in and out of my chair without it just swinging (and banging into whatever) I won't try to go into more detail but, hopefully, this will give you a little idea of why I am so thrilled. Every little improvement just helps me be able to move around easier and for this I am grateful. Plus, I seem to continue to gain more movement. I really notice it when I am swimming.

My massage therapist is "blown away" and can verify each improvement. She evaluated me when I started with her 2 years ago and is seeing each gain.

So...Thank you Vivix!!
Marlene Egerer

There you have it straight from the Shaklee Field... we are probably the best human testers Shaklee could have! I heard someone saying they put Vivix on a scratch and warned that it would sting a little, but was much better later that afternoon. Go figure. If it can be tried, tested, or used in an uncoventional way Shaklee Distributors will try it.

Top 10 List for Anti-Aging

2009-08-14T03:57:00.000-07:00

What if you could still do all of the activities that you currently do well into your 90s? Do these ten things and your odds of reaping a long, healthy life increases dramatically. I add Shaklee's resveratrol anti-aging tonic to my body everyday to help protect and repair the DNA of my cells.

1. Diet and Nutrition. This is your biggest weapon in the fight against aging. Eating a healthy diet without skipping meals or starving yourself and supplementing with a balanced mix of nutrients, vitamins and minerals can stop the aging process in its tracks. What is a healthy diet consist of? Eating whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fish. Yes, this means ditching boxed, packaged, and convenience foods.

2. Breathe. Monitoring and focusing on the breath is a healing mechanism that has been used for centuries. Take a deep breath in, hold and then slowly release.

3. Drink plenty of water. Water has been called the elixir of life. Our body is comprised of about 60-70% water which is constantly being depleted through excretion so it makes sense to replenish it.

4. Get moving. Remember Newton’s Law of Motion – a body in motion stays in motion. An active lifestyle will extend your life and make it more enjoyable. I spend many afternoons barefoot in the garden. It's a lifestyle I've chosen for myself. If you would like to choose how you spend your day's we need to talk. Bottomline take a walk, go for a bike ride or work out at the gym. Do household chores. Go dancing. Just keep moving.

5. Work those muscles. Strength training creates strong muscles, which serve to support our joints and decrease the likelihood of injury. Bone density increases dramatically, reducing our risk of osteoporosis. Strength training enhances quality of life, as it enables us to better perform daily activities that require lifting, pushing or pulling. Women who are trying to reduce body fat, add a little strength training to the mix and you will do so more easily. When done sufficiently and consistently, strength training increases muscle fiber size. Once muscle fibers enlarge, they consume more energy – which boosts our metabolism which decreases body fat. I add take a Cinch Shake daily with Leucine this helps build muscle too.

6. Touch and be touched. Research shows touch deprivation in children not only causes them not thrive but also has an adverse effect on body image. Adults suffer from the same effect. Don’t have a significant other? Schedule a massage and get one at least once a month. Massage therapists are usually very nurturing by nature.

7. Live in the moment. Experts claim that focusing on the here and now, and taking life one day at a time, helps you stay calm, grounded and present. This allows you to have a stress-free life. Studies have shown that too much stress can actually age a person.

8. Take a mental retreat. Spending just a few moments imagining a peaceful scene floods your body with feel-good chemicals that reduce stress, boost immunity, and promote healing. Here is one of my favorite short video's I use for my mental retreat.

9. Get involved and help others. Longevity experts agree that maintaining social networks is critical as we age. The more activities, groups, and classes you’re involved with, the better (and longer) your life! Also, helping others by volunteering for causes that are important to you have been shown to promote feeling of gratitude and report a higher level of well-being.

10. Think positive, think young. Our thoughts create our lives. You are what you think about most of the time.

Believe you will never get old, follow the tips above, and stay young and healthy longer. If you do these steps, life will also become a whole lot more fun.

Vivix Testimony: Freedom from Seizures

2009-08-12T19:54:00.000-07:00

This is a great testimonial article documenting Seizures over a 30 year period. In January 2008 they started on RX for Healthier Life. (includes resveratrol product called Vivix)

Freedom from Seizures Testimony

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New Research Release on Shaklee's Resveratrol Anti-Aging Product

2009-08-09T04:25:00.000-07:00

There is so much research coming out of the woodwork on Shaklee's anti-aging resveratrol called Vivix.

SUNY Buffalo study of the impact of Vivix on Nrf2, in the paraphrased words of Dr. Carsten Smidt, "The mother of all anti-aging genetic regulators". The placebo controlled study involved health adults eating, according to Dr. Smidt, "an insulting 910 calorie typical junk food breakfast laden with fat, carbohydratel, and a little bit of protein" and watching the impact on Nrf2 activity.

With the "food" alone, Nrf2 activity was totally flat to declining over five hours. The same meal eaten with a serving of Vivix created a massive spike of Nrf2 activity after several hours, with a significantly elevated, protective level maintained after five hours.

This study apparently supports a new paradigm that anti-aging genetic regulators can be stimulated to have a profound effect immediately, rather than over time, as previously thought.

Shaklee resveratrol is 98% pure. science says 100 mg best doseage. This is what makes Shaklee's resveratrol anti-aging product called Vivix stand above the rest!

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Vivix Opportunity Presentation

2009-08-06T19:32:00.000-07:00

Vivix Opp Pres Angel Torres

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Where can I buy Resveratrol Supplements?

2009-08-05T14:47:00.000-07:00

Exploring longevity is truly the ultimate scientific quest, and researchers are spending billions of dollars to help us feel younger and live longer. In laboratories around the world, researchers are attempting to learn how to slow down the aging clock.

According to a 2006 study by University of Chicago economists, American life spans increased by 30 years during the 20th century. This improved longevity could be worth more than $1.2 million to each of us. Emerging laboratory research reveals that polyphenols—such as those found in red wine—may be able to influence the cellular aging process in a positive way.

Vivix (Shaklee Resveratrol Supplements) a Revolutionary Breakthrough in Cellular Anti-Aging

Developed after years of research by Shaklee Corporation, the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., Vivix Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic is a breakthrough dietary supplement in the fight against cellular aging. In laboratory studies, Vivix ingredients have been shown to impact the four key mechanisms of cellular aging.

Just one teaspoon a day delivers the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 100 glasses of red wine, and Vivix ingredients are 10X more powerful in slowing a key mechanism of aging than resveratrol alone.

The Shaklee Difference
Fights Cellular Aging—and More!

ALWAYS SAFE
+ Over 2,000 safety and quality tests were conducted during the development of Vivix
+ All natural. No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or colors.
+ Bisphenol-A-free packaging.

ALWAYS WORKS
+ 3,000 glasses of red wine: A 30-day supply of Vivix delivers the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 3,000 glasses of red wine.
+ Over 2,500 publications: Just one of the ingredients in Vivix has been referenced in over 2,500 research publications, including multiple studies conducted by Harvard
University, NIH, and the National Cancer Institute.
+ In laboratory studies, Vivix ingredients have been shown to impact the four
key mechanisms of cellular aging:
• Protect and repair cellular DNA
• Positively impact genetic regulators
• Promote mitochondrial biogenesis
• Slow AGE protein formation
+ Also supports*:
• Heart, brain, cardiovascular, and joint health
• Enhanced immunity function
+ 10X more powerful: Vivix ingredients are 10X more powerful than resveratrol alone
in slowing a key mechanism of aging—AGE protein formation
+ Patented, exclusive to Shaklee

ALWAYS GREEN
+ Recyclable packaging
+ Soy-based inks
+ No animal testing

Where can you buy Resveratrol Supplements? http://winerx.barefootmom.com

Eli Lilly to Post Payments Made to Physician Consultants

2009-08-04T05:35:00.001-07:00

Eli Lilly to Post Payments Made to Physician Consultants

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And we wonder why the health care situation in the US is a mess.

I'm glad to see some big pharmaceutical companies are starting to come out of the closet and share what many have suspected all along.

It's sad though... if more folks would focus on prevention rather than cure the health care crisis could be turned around.

Cindy McAsey
Barefoot in the Garden

Scientists uncork a potential secret of red wine's health benefits

2009-07-30T11:17:00.001-07:00

This is very exciting a research press release from the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.

New research in the FASEB Journal shows how resveratrol works as an effective therapy for life-threatening inflammation

Resveratrol is the one of the main compounds in Vivix. I heard on a teleconference the other day some great testimonials using Vivix for inflammation. This testimonial was about a back injury and the person was facing a very dangerous back surgery and decided to give Vivix a try before being cut open. He was so thankful because for him it worked. The Vivix reduced the inflammation with one teaspoon and a half daily. The recommended dosage is one teaspoon, but on this call I heard some great results with increased dosages.

Resveratrol Anti Aging Testimony: Tests from DR Visit show Improvement

2009-07-27T11:52:00.000-07:00

Here is another Vivix testiony. As I post this I'm listening to an excellent teleconference with some great testimonies on Vivix. Every day the Shaklee field is testing and experimenting using the product. I'll be sharing more on this blog over time. If you have a specific question please call me at 888-272-6701 if I don't know the answer I will find out and get right back to you.

Here is the Tumor Marker & Vivix testimony:

I share my story to help all who have been afflicted with breast cancer. While there are no guarantees, what if Vivix could do for you what it did for me?

For the last four years I have had a tumor marker done during my yearly doctors visit. The range is between 0-35 (of course no one has 0). In 2004, it was around 18. Each year it has slowly ticked up and in 2007 it was up to 20.7. This was a red flag for me although my doctor dismissed it. I started using Vivix in August of 2008. In October 2008, I had my yearly checkup and tumor marker done. When I got the results I was amazed. My tumor marker was down to 9.3. Wow!!! The only thing I am doing differently is taking Vivix. Thank you God!!! Thank you Vivix!!! Thank you Shaklee!!!

Since my encounter with sickness, I have made it my mission to help others to live a healthier life. I was not looking for Shaklee. Shaklee found me and I am so very thankful every day of my life. Shaklee has helped me turn something so negative into a positive by giving me the opportunity to share my story and to help people just like me with products that really do work.

Blessings to all,
Nancy R
Raleigh, NC

Something else... Shaklee is releasing a Kosher Certified Vivix.

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Resveratrol Anti Aging: What an incredible testimony...I'm SHOCKED!

2009-07-13T07:38:00.000-07:00

Back to the testimonial rollercoster. Here's 2 new testimonials on Vivix Shaklee's anti aging resveratrol product. The longer I take this stuff and look in the mirror the more excited I get. I had felt for a few months the spider veins in my legs were not as noticible, and wouldn't you know today Lorri commented about the same thing. Kind of ironic isn't it.

In all reality taking Vivix is much like a rollercoster ride full of astonishing breath taking suprises. Since resveratrol works at the cellular level to protect and repair DNA of the cell you never know what will be around the bend for you. It's all good and exciting.

#1 Testimony: Here's Lorri's testimony...

I guess this should not be so shocking as we are seeing how Vivix repairs, rebuilds and tends to regenerate at the cellular level. I?m seeing simple things like the spider veins in my legs diminish which is something I never expected when I started on this product.

The next Shaklee Resveratrol Anti Aging testimony will knock your socks. Truly Amazing. Thanks Karen for sharing. Brandy used to work for us at the Family Chiropractic & Nutrition Center and she was a home health care supervisor. This is an unbelievable testimony! Karen

#2 Testimony: Hold on this is a good one...

Karen,
Tony has been taking the VIVIX since I started employment with you all February 2009 and guess what? We went to see the kidney doctor to find out about testing me so that I could give him a kidney and part of my liver because he was high stage 4 renal failure with polysistic kidneys at stage 5 you have to be on dialysis to live. So we wanted to do a transplant before he had to start.

When they did his blood work they told us that he is stage 2 to low 3, and proceeded to take him off the renal diets, saying he does not need any blood pressure medication and to enjoy life because he had hopefully many years before he has to think about dialysis!

You don't get better with this disease ?. And according to the specialists that we consulted, they all said, "there is no cure". Tony could not even get on the transplant list because he had a heart attack in the past.

The doctor wanted to know what was going on and even ran another blood test to make sure that the lab hadn't screwed up. I couldn't think because I was in such shock. Here we were going there sad, and expecting the worst, with not much hope after seeing two kidney specialists that said the same thing. Then GOD and VIVIX saved our lives. All we could do was cry and laugh about what kind of meal he wanted for dinner because he was no longer limited to 4oz of protein a day which isn't much being he is 6'4 and 240lbs.

Anyway his sister is in the same condition with football size cysts on her kidneys and we are sending her a shipment of VIVIX next week. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! What else do you say to someone who gave my husband and my family our lives back? I will tell anyone I can about VIVIX in the future and God Bless all of you, I know he has blessed us. Brandy and Tony

A quick reminder... The statements made on this blog have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Rather the statements made are what some folks have experienced personally.

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Resveratrol Anti Aging: What makes Vivix by Shaklee different?

2009-07-10T13:25:00.000-07:00

Dr. Stephen Chaney, a professor of biochemistry and nutrition at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill has his name on over 80 published studies in scientific and medical peer-reviewed journals and he teaches nutrition to medical students. Here's what Dr. Chaney has to say:

"...The answer to that question is really three-fold. In the first place, the resveratrol in Shaklee's Vivix is a higher potency, higher purity preparation than many of the other resveratrol supplements products on the market.

Harvard University's studies were a shock to many scientists in the resveratol community. They showed convincingly that the amounts of resveratol one needs for a substantial beneficial effect were of magnitudes greater than anyone expected. Clearly, one or two glasses of red wine per day won't do the trick. Similarly, many of the older resveratrol supplements on the market just aren't potent enough to be of any significant benefit.

For those resveratrol supplements that are potent enough, many aren't pure enough. There is a naturally occurring contaminant in impure resveratrol preparations that has a laxative effect. Unless the resveratrol preparation is 98% pure or better, many people will find that the side effects outweigh the beneficial effects.

But the most important reason is that resveratrol cannot do it all. It is just one of many naturally occurring polyphenols, which is why Shaklee added a polyphenol blend from muscadine grapes to their purified resveratrol. For example, Shaklee's polyphenol blend is high in ellagic acid, which is not found in significant amounts in red wine or most resveratrol preparations.

Ellagic acid inhibits an enzyme that is involved in the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGE proteins), one of the central four mechanisms of cellular aging. Resveratrol has no effect on this enzyme, but does block the other three key mechanisms of cellular aging. Similarly, animal studies suggest that ellagic acid shines in preventing gastrointestinal cancers, while resveratrol and other components of the polyphenol blend that Shaklee uses prevent a variety of other tumors.

The bottom line is that by adding a polyphenol blend containing ellagic acid and other protective polyphenols from the muscadine grape to their ultra-pure, ultra-potent resveratrol, Shaklee has developed a product that is clearly superior to either resveratrol or a muscadine polyphenol blend alone.

This is not a "one plus one" addition, but a synergistic combination of protective polyphenols that is far more protective than any one of them alone..."

Resveratrol Anti Aging Enhances Endurance (at least in Mice)

2009-07-07T12:12:00.000-07:00

You've got to see this research done with mice using resveratrol. It's funny I really didn't have to watch this video to know that our resveratrol anti aging product (Vivix) does in fact enhance endurance. I tested it my self. I knew after about 3 weeks of taking a teaspoon of rich syrupy grape flavored tangy tonic called Vivix that I had more energy...

I had to test it for myself. I decided to see how I would feel the next day if I went with only 3 hours of sleep. Guess What... for me I didn't miss a beat! The next day I went about my daily routine like I had a full 8 hours of sleep the night before. I don't recommend you try to go only on 3 hours of sleep all the time, but I knew this was the best way for me to test the extra energy level I was experiencing.

I don't know how taking resveratrol will effect you by taking it on a daily basis. I do know I will continue taking my teaspoon a day for the rest of my life. I love the extra energy I feel.

Resveratrol Anti Aging as a Cancer Preventive

2009-07-03T13:04:00.000-07:00

After more than a decade researching how effective resveratrol is to tackle cancer it's been found resveratrol's cancer utility is huge... it can easily tackle the growth of the carcinogenic cells. The cancer is treated by resveratrol in two ways:

1. Resveratrol cuts off the energy source of the cells by attacking the mitochondria cancer cells. It's been shown to even stop the growth of multi stage of cancer.
Research it has found the cancer cells are easily suppressed by resveratrol along with chemo therapy can decay the cells walls and prevent it from reoccurring.

2.Resveratrol attacks the structure of the cancer cell in such a way the cancer cells regain their original shape and size.

Resveratrol is a very popular topic of interest among researchers and scientists in past few weeks. As new research results unfold, it has been found that resveratrol is more than a protector; it possibly fights off the disease.

There are 12 known mechanisms by which resveratrol work to prevent the development and spread of cancer cells in the body. What's even better the compound is showing indications that it can destroy cancer cells and tumors.

Resveratrol's chemopreventive property is attributed mainly to its capacity to prevent DNA damages. Resveratrol also has a great impact on the cancerous cells as it damages the killer DNa which causes the problem. In one of the many studies, it was found to work by preventing the abduction between DNA and estrogen, which is typically the initiation stage of the disease.

Another property that makes this polyphenol a good candidate for cure is its toxic effects on cancer cells. However, it does not pose any harm to normal cells. In fact, resveratrol deliver health side benefits to the consumer. For one, it can repair heart-related diseases and anomalies such as poor blood circulation, coronary heart disease, and artery damages. Further, resveratrol has the capacity to inhibit the growth of cells.

Shaklee the #1 natural nutrition company in the US for over 50 years premium resveratrol anti aging tonic is called Vivix.

Vivix the resveratrol anti aging tonic combats celluar aging with key ingredients impacting all 4 mechanisms of celluar aging. The polyphenols contained in Vivix are shown to.....

1. Effectivly protect and repair cellular DNA.
2. Positively impact genetic regularors.
3. Promote mitochondrial biogenesis which helps increase power and energy production within cells. New mitochondria generated from resveratrik are nire effecuebt and don't product the high number of free radicals in aging cells, thus reversing the damaging snowball effect.
4. Reduce the formation of AGE proteins. Vivix's polyphenols are 10 times more powerful than resveratrol alone in slowing the AGE formation.

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For a limited time only get a free Shaklee membership with purchase of Vivix. A free membership entitles you to 15% off all products and much more. To get the discount put Vivix in the cart and choose to become a member the system will automatically give you a 15% discount. Or Call Cindy 888-272-6701 and I'll take care of it for you.

Resveratrol Studies: Keeps estrogen from causing Breast Cancer (in test tubes)

2009-07-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

Institute of Genetics and Molecular Biology have found that resveratrol, a natural compound found in the skin of red grapes and hence in red wine, may radically reduce the risk not only of heart disease but also of age related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease. It might also counter the effects of a high-fat diet and even prolong life.”

Research Resveratrol, a nutrient found in red wine, keeps estrogen from causing breast cancer in test-tube studies. Resveratrol increases production of an enzyme that destroys dangerous estrogen metabolites.

Resveratrol has the ability to prevent the first step that occurs when estrogen starts the process that leads to cancer. Scientists believe that this could stop the whole progression that leads to breast cancer down the road. This is dramatic because it was able to be done with fairly low concentrations of resveratrol.

Resveratrol is a natural phytolexin formed in the stem cells of the grapes and berries. It is formed in the response to attack by bacteria or fungi. It is the most potent anti inflammatory, anti cancer , and anti aging an agent discovered until date. Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine as well. A total amount of Resveratrol per serving of wine (a 5-ounce glass) for white wines is found to be between 0.01 to 0.27 mg.

It exists as two geometric isomers: cis (Z) and trans (E), with cis-isomer. The trans form can undergo isomerization to the cis form when exposed to ultraviolet irradiation.

Trans-resveratrol in the powder form was found to be stable under “accelerated stability” conditions of 75% humidity and 40 degrees C in the presence of air. Resveratrol content also stayed stable in the skins of grapes and pomace taken after fermentation and stored for a long period. All that means is that That resveratrol can have two forms of existence according to the subject.

The mechanisms of resveratrol’s apparent effects on life extension are not fully understood, but they appear to mimic several of the biochemical effects of calories restriction. A new report indicates that resveratrol activates Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) and PGC-1a and improves functioning of the mitochondria. Another research calls into question the theory connecting resveratrol, SIRT1, and calorie restriction.

Resveratrol content interferes with all three stages of carcinogenesis” initiation, promotion and progression. Experiments in cell cultures of varied types and isolated sub cellular systems in vitro imply many mechanisms in the pharmacological activity of resveratrol.

Resveratrol content has other benefits as well. Resveratrol content was reported effective at neuronal cell dysfunction and cell death, and in theory could help against diseases such as Huntington’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.

Resveratrol Anti Aging- She's 88 look at her glowing skin

2009-06-29T09:37:00.000-07:00

When I got this message from a long time Shaklee Distributor Bob Ferguson, I knew I needed to share it with you. Bob's Mom Kay started a Shaklee business about 40 years ago. Her son(Bob)later joined her in the business and together work their Shaklee Business. She is a bundle of fire and spirit that anyone in business should admire.

Here is his message..

Quite a number of you know my mom, Kay, and many of you kindly ask how she is doing. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I thought I'd follow that advice and show you one. I caught Kay in the raspberry patch late last week, and this is what I saw. At 88, fourty years of Shaklee food supplements, and eleven years of Enfuselle show up pretty big!

Maybe Kay Ferguson isn't a movie star like Demi Moore, but she is a quite testimony of all the Shaklee products. She walks the talk and lives the Shaklee life style. Just look how smooth and glowing her skin is...

I also wanted to share with you an mp3 of several Vivix testimonies.

Resveratrol Anti Aging Testimony Age Spots going away.

2009-06-28T19:54:00.000-07:00

For those of us who don't want to see age spots appear, you will want to read and soak up every ounce of this testimony...

AGE SPOTS AND PAIN: Although I've been on an excellent anti-inflammatory supplement and diet program for over ten years, I've still had some aches and pains that just haven't gone away. I've been using Vivix for about two weeks now and have had tremendous relief of all of the achy pains that used to plague me! I'm especially relieved not to have pain around the arthritic bones spurs I have on the joints of my spine and hands. This is a blessing in and of itself. However the other day, I got a phone call from a friend of mine who started using Vivix when I did. She said her age spots were going away. "What!!!! Hold the phone!" I said. It looked like mine were lighter too!! Now several days later I can say for certain that some of my spots are gone and the rest are much, much lighter. I'll bet they'll all be gone within a week. I'm also noticing much more energy and I've been sleeping better (less pain). Better sleep, more energy, no pain and no spots!!! Hip Hip Hooray for Shaklee! ~Dr.Sandy

Resveratrol Testimony- Cluster Headaches

2009-06-23T19:58:00.000-07:00

Vivix Shaklee's Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic has more testimonies rolling in than Carter has pills. This testimony about Cluster Headaches will make you want to share with anyone that struggles with headaches.

CLUSTER HEADACHES: My headaches came out of nowhere. One moment, everything was fine, then, wham, a stabbing, searing pain injected just behind my right temple and in front of my right ear.

The whole right side of my head separated from the rest of my body. I’d pick up a wiffle bat and begin beating my head where the pain was. Or, as I was thrashing around on the ground like a fish out of water, I’d scream, “Why don’t you leave me alone!”

From the late eighties, these headaches took over mylife. Because of them, I retired from the military. I left positions where I was a plant manager and a financial planner. I stopped coaching and basically stopped doing everything that I loved.

I have tried several therapies to win this battle over my cluster headaches. Nothing worked until September, 2008 when I started using Vivix. I have been using Shaklee supplements for several years and have experienced many improvements to my overall health,except the headaches.

After about three weeks on Vivix my headaches were gone! It feels like I have my life back. There is a part of me that feels like Rip Van Winkle; I may have been awake for the last twenty years, but it has been a blur. Vivix has given me the ability to focus again.

Do you have something in your life that seems to have taken over? Maybe it is headaches, diabetes, cardiac or neurologically driven. It may be a lack of energy or concentration.

I would suggest that Vivix may hold your key to freedom. I know it did for me. I am pain free for the first time in over twenty years. I truly hope a miracle finds you today. One found me on that first week in September, 2008. ~ Tim

Resveratrol Anti-Aging: Why we Age

2009-06-19T10:38:00.000-07:00

Resveratrol Anti-Aging on CBS News

2009-06-16T13:21:00.000-07:00

What did researchers tell CBS news about resveretrol found in red wine? How it could extend lifespan? The beans were spilled in this report and how this has made resveratrol the most famous anti aging supplement literally overnight.

Morley Safer of the CBS learns about resveratrol - a compound found in red wine - and how it one day could help to extend the human life by a decade or so in an interview with Dr Christoph Westphal, co-founder of Sirtris, of Cambridge, Mass. Dr. Christoph Westphal says, "If the promise holds true, I think this has the chance to change healthcare".

The anti aging Sirtuin gene

Westphal first became involved in the research on Resveratrol when he met fellow Sirtris co-founder David Sinclair, who was at the time a bio-chemist at Harvard and studying the genetic compounds of ageing. He had shown that the life span in yeast could be extended. In order to translate the experiments to include humans, Sinclair had focused on a gene common in almost all forms of life - the sirtuin gene.

Sinclair believed that the normally inactive gene - once activated - could trigger a survival mechanism which extends life. He was also convinced that something in nature had to activate the gene, and tested literally thousands of compounds. One which showed a promise was the compound Resveratrol, which, when he googled it, Sinclair discovered was found mainly in red wine, and in particular in the skin of the red grape. The information also described it as being something which played a role in protecting the plant from fungal attack and bacterial invasion.

Already aware of the link between red wine and health benefits, Sinclair and Westphal were convinced of a scientific breakthrough and launched the research company Sirtris, Cambs, Mass. This company is now looking at the benefits of resveratrol for diabetes and cancer in human trials.

Benefits of resveratrol

For some time it had been known that the sirtuin gene which switches on the 'survival mechanism' could be activated by restricted calorie intake diet. A National Institute of Health study at the University of Wisconsin into the effects of calorie restriction in monkeys had already shown that monkeys fed on a restricted calorie diet were far more youthful, healthier and in better condition than their counterparts fed on a regular diet.

When they realized the link between the genetic switching, restricted calorie diets and resveratrol, Sinclair and Westphal believed that they could have found a way to provide to humans, in pill form, a method of improving health and prolonging life.

Tests on mice and monkeys fed resveratrol along with their normal diet showed a life extension of nearly 25%, and further tests involving mice fed on a high-fat diet showed reduced incidences of heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. The fact that the test animals were also slimmer led the scientists to believe that resveratrol mimics the effect of a calorie restricted diet or exercise.

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Resveratrol Anti-Aging: Using the Internet Might Make you Smarter

2009-06-14T06:27:00.000-07:00

Chalk It Up to Google: Surfing the web is bench pressing for the brain, according to findings of a recent study.

"The simple headline here is that Google is making us smarter," says Gary Small of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California at Los Angeles. Thank you, Dr. Small. And thank you, Internet, for not only helping me dig up this information but also juicing up my brain while I looked for it. Small recently published results showing that searching the Internet does for the brains of older folks what doing bench presses does for chest muscles.

Small demonstrated this with functional-MRI scans, which reveal real-time brain activity. Half of the 24 study participants used the Internet on a daily basis, and the other half had little to no experience. (Yes, those people exist, and they're easier to find if you look for people older than 60.) First, Small compared the participants' brain activity as they read a book off a computer screen, and both groups produced similar results. But when he examined the groups as they hunted for clues about the benefits of eating chocolate and the best way to visit the Galápagos, the Web-experienced group registered twice as much activity in the frontal, temporal and cingulate areas of the brain — all of which contribute to complex reasoning.

Future studies will examine how much the increased neural activity improves — or possibly hinders — intelligence, but Small thinks that the "Web naive" group could build up their brain muscle by logging more time on the Internet. "You keep searching more and more — you lift more and more," he says, "you get more of a workout."

This is Good News for you reading the information I've compiled about Resveratrol Anti-Aging. Yes our resveratrol product called "Vivix" will protect and repair those cells in the brain, but now we know this isn't the only way to improve the health and wealth of our most prized organ our brain.

Did you know it takes 7 years for all the cells in the body to be replaced? It does. Now might be a good time to start that clock. Research til your hearts content, then make an informed decision and take your teaspoon of Vivix daily.

The Skinny on Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic

2009-06-09T14:49:00.000-07:00

Shaklee Vivix is the most powerful, most potent, and the most pure natural resveratrol anti-aging supplement on the market today. In laboratory studies, the ingredients in Vivix have been shown to positively impact the four key mechanisms of cellular aging. With so many resveratrol supplements on the market, why should you choose Vivix over all others?

Why is Vivix better than all other resveratrol supplements or products on the market?
Dr. Stephen Chaney, a professor of biochemistry and nutrition at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill has his name on over 80 published studies in scientific and medical peer-reviewed journals and he teaches nutrition to medical students.

Here's what Dr. Chaney has to say:

"...The answer to that question is really three-fold.
In the first place, the resveratrol in Shaklee's Vivix a higher potency,
higher purity preparation than many of the other resveratrol supplements
products on the market

Harvard University's studies were a shock to many scientists in the resveratol community. They showed convincingly that the amounts of resveratol one needs for a substantial beneficial effect were of magnitudes greater than anyone expected. Clearly, one or two glasses of red wine per day won't do the trick. Similarly, many of the older resveratrol supplements on the market just aren't potent enough to be of any significant benefit.

For those resveratrol supplements that are potent enough, many aren't pure enough. There is a naturally occurring contaminant in impure resveratrol preparations that has a laxative effect. Unless the resveratrol preparation is 98% pure or better, many people will find that the side effects outweigh beneficial effects.

But the most important reason is that resveratrolcannot do it all. It is just one of many naturally occurring polyphenols, which is why Shaklee added a polyphenol blend from muscadine grapes to their purified resveratrol. For example, Shaklee's
polyphenol blend is high in ellagic acid, which is not found in
significant amounts in red wine or most resveratrol preparations.

Ellagic acid inhibits an enzyme that is involved in the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGE proteins), one of the central four mechanisms of cellular aging. Resveratrol has no effect on this enzyme, but does block the other three key mechanisms of cellular aging. Similarly, animal studies suggest that ellagic acid shines in preventing gastrointestinal cancers, while resveratrol and
other components of the polyphenol blend that Shaklee uses prevent a variety of other tumors.

The bottom line is that by adding a polyphenol blend containing ellagic acid and other protective polyphenols from the muscadine grape to their ultra-pure, ultra-potent resveratrol, Shaklee has developed a product that is clearly superior to either resveratrol or a muscadine polyphenol blend alone.

This is not a "one plus one" addition, but a synergistic combination of protective polyphenols that is far more protective than any one of them alone..."

What is Vivix?
Vivix anti-cellular aging, created by the Shaklee Corporation, is a revolutionary, patent-pending, powerful breakthrough dietary supplement in the fight against cellular aging. A 30-day supply of Vivix delivers the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 3,000 glasses of red wine. One teaspoon delivers the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 100 glasses of red wine.

One of the key ingredients (resveratrol) in Vivix is referenced in over 2,000 research publications, including multiple studies conducted by Harvard University, the National Institutes of Aging, and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Vivix delivers 100 mg of resveratrol per serving (One teaspoon). The resveratrol extract has a natural resveratol content of 98%. This is definitely the world's best anti-aging supplement.

Who is Shaklee?

Shaklee is the number one natural nutrition company in the United States. For over 50 years, Shaklee has been a leading provider of premium quality natural nutrition and personal care products, environmentally-friendly cleaning products, and state-of-the-art air and water treatment systems. With a robust product portfolio, including over 50 patents and patents pending worldwide, Shaklee has more than 750,000 Members and Distributors worldwide.

How does Vivix work?
In laboratory studies, the ingredients in this anti-aging supplement have been shown to impact the four key mechanisms of cellular aging.* This means Vivix:
. Helps protect and repair cellular DNA*
. Positively impacts genetic regulators*
. Promotes mitochondrial biogenesis*
. Slows the formation of AGE (Advanced Glycation End products) proteins*

Vivix also:
. Supports heart health and cardiovascular function*
. Supports brain health*
. Supports immune function*
. Supports joint health*
. Promotes cellular longevity*
. Promotes good health and well-being*
. Supplies antioxidants; fights free radicals*
. Increases cellular energy*

* Disclaimer...These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How did Shaklee create Vivix?
Shaklee created and isolated a unique, patent pending, polyphenol blend that fights cellular aging. They were able to secure the entire output from the largest and best growers in the world. Their research found an amazing super grape, Vitis rotundifolia, which is the only grape found in nature with an extra chromosome. This alone, scientists believe, greatly enhances its polyphenol profile and health benefits. Shaklee scientists created an extraction process that resulted in a super grape extract that's high in ellagic acid, which is resposible for many cellular anti-aging actions of the super grape in the Vivix resveratrol supplement formulation.

Vivix is the combination of the most powerful super grape found in nature and the ultra-pure, natural resveratrol. This anti-aging dietary supplement is all natural with no artificial colors, flavors, sweetners or preservatives.

What is a muscadine grape and why is it so special?
The muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is a super grape and the only grape with an extra chromosome. It is native to the southeastern United States. The muscadine grapes range from bronze to dark purple to black in color when ripe. They contain high concentrations of resveratrol - a polyphenol with reported beneficial health effects. Red wine produced from these grapes may contain more than 40 mg/L of resveratol. They are high in other nutrients as well.

How much resveratrol does Vivix provide?
Vivix delivers 100 mg of resveratrol per serving (One teaspoon). The resveratrol extract is 98% natural.Vivix does not contain resveratol alone, but in combination with a patent pending polyphenol blend from the ONLY grape
with an extra chromosome.

Can I benefit from using Vivix?
Yes. Vivix will benefit adults who are concerned about cellular aging and well-being. This anti-aging tonic can also benefit anyone who is committed to being healthy and feeling great every day. Vivix is not intended for children.

Is Vivix a juice beverage?
"I take Tahitian Noni Juice...How does Vivix compare?" Vivix is not a juice beverage. It is an exclusive, concentrated liquid anti-aging dietary supplement that delivers the purest form of resveratol and a highly potent polyphenol extract created from the only grape in nature with an extra chromosome. This unique blend of polyphenols includes ingredients that have been shown in laboratory studies to fight key mechanisms of cellular aging. One teaspoon of Vivix delivers the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 100 glasses of red wine.

When I buy my supply of Vivix, how should I take it?
You should take the recommended serving of one teaspoon a day, preferably with breakfast or lunch. Make sure you shake well before use and keep both unopened and opened bottles refrigerated for optimal freshness and quality.

What The Experts In The Media Are Saying About Resveratrol

60 Minutes - "Now, scientists across the country have identified a substance in red wine called resveratrol that they believe
might do more than just protect the heart, but could in very high
concentrations significantly extend life by preventing a number of age
related illnesses..

Fortune - "Resveratrol is the ingredient in red wine that made headlines in November when scientists demonstrated that it kept overfed mice from gaining weight, turned them into the equivalent of Olympic marathoners, and seemed to slow down their aging process. Few medical discoveries have generated so much instant buzz..."

WebMD - "Resveratrol may prolong life and fight age-related diseases. Resveratrol is one of a group of antioxidant compounds called polyphenols found in red wine that has been reported to have anti-inflammatory as well as anticancer poperties. Resveratrol may counter type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, a new study shows..."

CNN - "This research, funded in part by the National Institute on Aging, was published in the journals Nature and Cell inNovember. Dr. Brent Bauer, Director of Internal Medicine's Complimentary and Integrative Medicine Program at Mayo Clinic says, 'This may be the best thing since sliced bread for human beings, but we just don't know yet...' "

The Promise of Resveratrol to Slow Aging is REAL.. but Fact you should know Revealed

2009-06-05T08:47:00.000-07:00

I think you may be interested in what was published in "The Saturday Evening Post." It's a confirmation of the power of resveratrol from Dr. Maroon.

Want the Health Benefits of Red Wine, but without the side effects of Alcohol?

Resveratrol, a highly active compound found in the skins of stressed red grapes, is considered key in protecting against heart disease, cancer and neurological diseases, says Dr. Joseph Maroon, a neuroscience professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He says it also can help prevent some infections, serve as an antiviral, reduce obesity, protect against some forms of diabetes and slow the effects of aging.

Get this... There are currently more than 200 products on the market claiming to contain resveratrol. And since Dr. David Sinclair's appearance on 60 Minutes in January, the number of new resveratrol products on the market has nearly doubled.

The promise of resveratrol to slow aging is real. Sadly, research shows there is little if any resveratrol in most of these products and brands them as nothing more than marketing hype and totally ineffective.

The good news is, one product does live up to Dr. David Sinclair's research claims from Harvard. It's called Vivix.

While Vivix does contain the purest and most potent trans-resveratrol possible, it is far more effective at fighting disease and slowing aging than resveratrol alone. Why? Because Vivix also contains a unique blend of key polyphenols that make it 1,000% more effective at blocking AGE proteins a key marker for cellular aging.

In just 8 months since it's introduction (8-8-08) nearly 1 million bottles of Vivix have been purchased and more than 9 million teaspoons are taken every single day. It has become the number one anti-aging supplement in America.

Testimonials are pouring in from people who claim dramatic results: more energy, better sleep, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, weight loss, and wholesale changes in blood work reports, and the list goes on and on.

Health Benefits of Wine Discovery Dates back to Biblical Times

2009-06-02T18:33:00.000-07:00

Did you know making wine from grapes is one of the most ancient arts and the beverage of choice in the Bible? According to Genesis, one of the first things Noah did after the Flood was plant a vineyard to he could make wine.

Researchers have now rediscovered what the physicians of the Bible knew centuries ago. In moderation, wine has a profound impact on our health and healing. Just a single glass of wine a day may be enough to raise the good cholesterol by 7% and help the body put up a barrier to a variety of cancers.

One hundred years ago, doctors in France noticed that during one cholera outbreak, people who drank wine straight seemed less likely to be stricken than neighbors who added water to their wine. As a test, cholera and typhoid germs were added to containers of water, pure red or white wine and a half-and-half mixture of water and wine. Amazingly, while the germs in the plain water were unaffected, those cholera germs in both the wine and the diluted mixture were wiped out within 15 minutes. The typhoid germs in the wine lasted 24 hours before dying off.

Since then, similar tests have achieved the same results. But to everyone’s surprise, it turns out that the fermentation process releases polyphenols – chemical compounds that attack bacteria in much the same way that penicillin does. Researchers say that red win diluted in a 1-4 ratio with water has the same potency after 15 minutes as 5 units of penicillin per milliliter.

Wine also appears to help stop heart disease and cancer. A study at the University of Ottawa in Canada concluded there is a clear link between wine consumption and lower rates of heart disease. Countries where more than 90% of alcohol is consumed in the form of wine have the lowest rate of heart disease deaths.

A British study of 100 men and women discovered that a single glass of wine or sherry everyday increased the HDL or good cholesterol. When the group abstained from drinking wine, the HDL level decreased.

Red wine also seems to strengthen the body’s defenses against cancer, just as it does against heart disease.

Researcher Dr. Hans Stich says “Wine, notably red wine, has high concentrations of gallic acid, one of the tannic acids that give the bouquet to the wine. Gallic acid is also anticarcinogenic.”

White wine may carry some of the same therapeutic benefits, but research so far seems to indicate that red wine is the most effective cancer-blocker.

No wonder we are getting such great results from our Resveratrol Anti-Aging Product called Vivix!!

Resveratrol Testimony: High Blood Sugar Levels Lower

2009-05-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

One of the benefits of marketing online is coming into contact with many Shaklee distributors outside of our group. I got a call from Rich yesterday, asking some questions about Vivix. He is a regular reader of this site and frequently uses it as a resource for information.

In our phone conversation yesterday Rich said he was a long time user of Shaklee products. (over 30 years) He was telling me he started the business way back but didn't like doing inventory and shipping products. At that time his dad was sponsored under him and working the business too. He said their family did a business re-organization, moved his dad above him and he continued to just be a good Shaklee product user. His Dad built the business up to "KEY Coordinator" (Shaklee's term for business size) before passing away, the business was then passed onto his sister who also passed away several months ago. So now Rich again is in control of the business. Isn't it amazing how the Shaklee business in his family came around full circle.

Rich not wanting to do business the traditional way, went online, found this site and is discovering a whole new way the business can be built. As we were talking he shared with me his vivix testimony. It was so compelling, I asked him to put it down in writing so I could share it.

Vivix is the brand name for Shaklee's resveratrol anti-aging product.

Here is Rich's Testimony...

Vivix is yielding major results lowering high blood sugar and elevated cholesterol

After years of working on a type 2 diabetic issues, losing more than 150 lbs., completely changing my diet to a new lifestyle, increasing water intake and much more, I seemed to reach a plateau of around 320 blood sugar levels. I added Vivix to my Shaklee nutritional program about 7 months ago. Vivix has made the difference in lowering my type 2 diabetes blood sugar levels and has reduced my bad cholesterol numbers significantly.

Thank God for Vivix, it is amazing. When I started Vivix, I had morning blood sugars of around 320, in 6 months I am seeing normal levels of 105 to 115 and the bad cholesterol is down over 50 points. I have also been taking 2 blood sugar drugs, as I have done before, but never with any significant results. The lowering of cholesterol has been without cholesterol drugs. I know it’s the Vivix product. Naturally, the right diet has been necessary to keep from adding to the sugar levels and many other Shaklee supplements and protein are in my program along with lots of water.

There is hope for lowering sugar levels, add Vivix to your daily program today and give is 4-6 months. Kudos to Shaklee for another providing another amazing supplement, Vivix.

Rich
Shaklee Coordinator
Central PA

Do you have a Resveratrol Anti-Aging Testimony you would like to share? Just send it to me at: cindy@shaklee.net

Resveratrol Testimony: Back, Sciatic, Shoulder Pain Gone

2009-05-27T06:27:00.000-07:00

I really never thought of using resveratrol to reduce pain, but if you think about it. Resveratrol protects and repairs your body's cells... that's what we are made of. Apparently resveratrol repaired the damaged cells that were causing the pain. Kinda cool huh...

Back Pain, Sciatic Pain & Shoulder Pain
I am so excited to share with you what has happened to me since I started on Vivix. I need to give you some history to understand my story. 35 years ago I cracked my tailbone when I fell off a snow tube. I have had trouble with my tailbone off & on ever since.

Two years ago I started on my weight loss program & cracked my tailbone again while exercising. This time it affected my sciatic nerve. I was in terrible pain. It hurt from my waist clear down to my toes. The chiropractor also told me that my lower disk was deteriorating. I have never experienced pain that intense! I had a lot of trouble sleeping at night. When I sat I had a shooting pain go down my leg. It would go numb if I sat too long.
During this time I lost 40# with Cinch and I know that helped. I tried to stay as active as possible & used a lot of Shaklee food supplements. Over time it got a little better but I still had trouble sleeping at night.

In April I changed health clubs and tried a new exercise machine. I knew I was in trouble when I started the exercise. I immediately felt a terrible pain in my lower back and my sciatic nerve was “HOT” again! I slowed down on my exercising a little but didn’t stop. Nights were the worst. My lower back felt like it was going to break in two. It was very hard to get out of bed. When I finally got out I was very stiff & it took a couple steps to get moving. I looked like an old lady. I started taking Advil to help relieve the pain so I could get some sleep at night.

Then in June I was pulling in the boat anchor & hurt my shoulders. It hurt really deep in my shoulder muscles. I use to sleep on my side with my arm under my pillow. I couldn’t sleep on my side due to my sciatic nerve pain & now due to my shoulders. I only got a couple hours of sleep a night due to the pain so the Advil increased. I was very discouraged because I didn’t know how much longer I could deal with the pain & lack of sleep. This happened daily until I was introduced to Vivix.

I started on Vivix on 8-9-08. About 2 wks later I noticed that the weights at the health club didn’t seem as heavy and I wasn’t as tired after my workouts. Then on 9-8-08 I noticed I slept a little better. It continued each night & my pain got a little less. On 9-11-08 I woke up on my side with my arm under my pillow! I could hardly believe it. I finally told my husband what had been happening since Sept. 8th. I didn’t want to tell anyone for a week just to make sure this wasn’t a fluke. The back breaking pain is gone! My sciatic nerve pain is gone! My shoulder pain is almost gone but I can still sleep on my side. I am sleeping again at night! I would never have believed that this could have happened just by adding Vivix! I haven’t had Advil since the 8th. Thank you Shaklee!!! My husband & I both have Vivix on autoship because we don’t want to run out. I just ordered another box of Vivix to keep on hand “just in case”. This is an incredible product!
Jim has noticed more energy & clarity of thought since he’s been on Vivix. Suzanne

Resveratrol Anti-Aging Special Promotion

2009-05-24T06:20:00.000-07:00

Hey the word has been spread on our Shaklee communication line there's a new "Special" promotion coming soon on Shaklee's Vivix our resveratrol anti-aging tonic. I don't have all the details yet, but if you're considering purchasing take a second and give me a call at 888.272.6701 ext# 1 and I'll give you the details and when I feel it's going to be available.

I do have a couple of different choices for getting the Vivix at a "special" rate now but you must call me to get the special.

Resveratrol Testimony - What Matters

2009-05-21T04:27:00.000-07:00

This is another one of those testimonies that will knock your socks off! Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic Vivix hasn't been tested on children, so Shaklee has a caution statement on the box saying not intended for children or lactating women.

As you will discover in the testimony below these parents really didn't have lots to loose by giving it to their 7 year old daughter. I knew 8/8/08 (the day Vivix was released for sale) would be a day to remember...

I bet the parents of this child will be forever greatful for the day they were introduced to premium natural products Shaklee has taken from nature, tested and provided.

Hi friends,

Just wanted you to know some fantastic news!!!!! We've told you about
our friends daughter (7 years old) that has the cancerous brain tumor.

To refresh your memory - she was diagnosed a year ago this week with a very progressive tumor - not much hope for her at all (maybe 3 years max).
They started chemo at Mayo right away and it has been a long road, but
prayers And Shaklee have made a difference.

They put her on Nutriferon and I believe the kids vitamins. She continued to hold her own and did pretty good. We called them from New Orleans and told them about Vivix and they ordered some right away. What did they have to lose.

She has been taking Vivix since August and the tumor has shrunk during the last three visits to Mayo. Their last visit was sooo amazing! The doctor said they can hardly detect it now!!!!!

She no longer has to do chemo and the doctors said to "keep doing, what you're doing" because chemo does not do this to this kind of tumor.

She is not out of the woods yet, but it is looking very good! Thank you God & Thank you Shaklee!!!!! Miracles happen! ~Don & Tracy, Shaklee Business Leaders

When I saw this testimony I felt a sense of urgency to share it with you..

What Matters

One hundred years from now it will not matter what kind of car I drove what kind of house I lived in, how much I had in my bank account nor what my clothes looked like. But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child.

Anti Aging Resveratrol Testimony of 90 yr old

2009-05-15T04:08:00.000-07:00

This testimony is like a breath of fresh air. I work at home online and generally don't see many people but about once a week. Last night we went to a chicken BBQ fundraiser the local FFA (Future Farmers of America) hosted. It was so sad for me to see several overweight young students. All I could think about is what their quality of life will be in 20 years.

When this testimony of a 90 yr. old came across my desk, it felt so good to know as a Shaklee distributor I have the products and education to make a difference in the lives of people young and old.

As you read through this testimony, I bet you have a loved one who you would love to see results like this "Dad" has had. Here is the testimony.....

My Dad was VERY unhealthy in his sixties before Shaklee. Then Shaklee came along and my mother made sure he took generous servings daily for years. Dad is 90 years old now and still runs his lumberyard, sees his lady friend daily and is very sharp mentally.

When Vivix came along, my Dad did not think he needed it. I gave him the "talk" about the need for it and gave him the "talk" again several months in a row to convince him he needed it daily. Now he is absolutely convinced and takes it every day without fail. These are his results. By the way, Dad takes no medications at all, his health kit is Shaklee nutrition which he eats daily. His eyesight is better, his skin looks younger (many people think he is in his 60's as he really looks that young), his heart is stronger (he had a some irregularity in his heartbeat at his last checkup, his heart is beating stronger and with a more regular beat now), but the one that Dad is really thrilled about is the lack of pain in his stomach.

He lifted something quite heavy about five years ago and felt something tear. He had blood in his urine so visited the doctor and was checked with several tests and nothing could be found. But since that time he has had an uncomfortable feeling and he cannot lift anything very heavy, sometimes I think my Dad thinks he is 20 again. He was so excited to share with me a couple of weeks ago the pain is gone from whatever the problem was. He can lift again with no pain.

I write this as people seem to feel that past a certain age, improvement is impossible. Not so, Dad has proved that. ~Sondra

Something to think about. Vivix (Anti Aging Resveratrol) protects and repairs the DNA of the cell. This is EVERY cell in your body! Can you think of any adult that couldn't be helped by this product? By the time we turn 18 their probably isn't anyone immune to a damaged cell in their body at one time or another. Just like this "Dad" 5 years ago something happened in his stomach that didn't repair itself until he had a little help from Vivix.

The human body if given the right nutrients has the ability to heal itself. I've been blessed to have the ability to educate and help folks understand we all have choices about our body. We can choose what we put in or on it. The choice is yours, my job is to bring you the information to make an informed decision.

Forget Botox: 25 Healthy Celebrity Anti-Aging Secrets

2009-05-13T06:21:00.000-07:00

Guest writer Kelly Sonora from ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org sent this to me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

While some celebrities depend on plastic surgery and botox to look young well beyond their actual youth, other stars embrace aging and rely on more natural remedies and healthy treatments to keep their skin, bodies and attitude young. Check out these fail-proof ways to stay youthful without doing anything drastic.

Lifestyle
These lifestyle tips will help keep you stay active, engaged and healthy as long as you can.

Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight drains energy, so stay in good health and at a sensible weight for your shape in order to keep up with the younger crowd.

Exercise: Stars have to stay in top shape for their movie roles and magazine covers. Exercise boosts energy, keeps your muscles and bones strong, and helps you maintain a youthful figure. The Washington Post even reports that "physically active people have cells that look younger on a molecular level than those of couch potatoes."

Eat for your bikini body: Popular celebrity diets center around lean proteins, eating several small meals a day, and watching calories. While drastic calorie restriction diets haven’t been proven to lengthen life in humans, eating healthy foods that are low in fat and cholesterol is.

Wear sunscreen: Now that fake tans are gaining popularity, celebrities don’t have to lie out in the sun to get their glowing complexion. Wearing sunscreen is a must when you want to prevent wrinkles and damaging sunburns, like Amy Adams does.

Drink lots of water: Keeping your body and skin hydrated contributes to a glowing, clear and young-looking complexion. It’s also a favorite beauty and anti-aging treatment of celebrities like Eva Mendes.

Challenge yourself: In order to stay in the spotlight, celebrities have to reinvent themselves and challenge themselves in creative ways. By challenging yourself, you can remain more connected to society and flex your brain power at the same time, both key ingredients to slowing down the aging process.

Travel: Another way to keep your brain active and engaged is to travel. Celebrities have the budget to travel to expensive resorts and exotic locations, but even taking a day trip to a nearby town will do the trick.

Find time to relax: Stress contributes to wrinkles and poor health, so find time to relax by taking time off or saving for early retirement.

Surround yourself with younger people: Halle Berry credits her youthful-looking skin and outlook on life to her much younger boyfriend. Gabriel Aubrey is 10 years her junior, and other stars like Demi Moore have also benefited from younger mates who keep them feeling and looking like a teenager.

Be honest with yourself: Stars like Cindy Crawford are embracing their aging bodies, even if that means admitting they have cellulite. Accepting your age and the little imperfections that go along with it will help you feel more liberated and carefree.

Stay social: Celebrities have packed social lives, which helps keep brain function sharp and makes you feel like you still live an exciting, fulfilling life.

Pursue religion: If your childhood religion isn’t fulfilling, explore other religions or spiritual paths, like Buddhism or even yoga. Christy Turlington is a strong proponent of the yogi lifestyle, and at 40 years old, she maintains a successful modeling career and is still considered one of the most beautiful women in the world.

Make an effort: If you don’t even make an effort to look your best, you’ll look way older than you really are. While you don’t need to primp as much as a celebrity on the red carpet, pay attention to the basic grooming and health habits that contribute to looking and feeling young.

Specific Treatments and Prevention

Here you can learn about celebrity treatments like acai berry wrinkle cream, microdermabrasion, eye masks and good dental hygiene to stay young.

Sleep on your back: Heather Locklear suggests sleeping on your back, rather than your stomach, to avoid getting wrinkles. Celebrity Beauty Buzz reports that sleeping on your stomach with your face in your pillow contributes to wrinkles over time.

Color your hair: Don’t fry your hair, but when it starts to turn gray or lose its natural sheen, get some highlights to keep your look vibrant.

Drink red wine: Drink red wine with your dinner to relax and unwind, and also to help slow the aging process. Resveratrol is the ingredient in red wine that is attributed to anti-aging power and helps body tissue remain healthy and strong.

Microdermabrasion: This skin cleansing treatment is popular with celebrities like Cindy Crawford. If you have clogged pores, sun damaged skin, age spots, very oily skin or wrinkles, microdermabrasion can help smooth out and clarify your complexion.

Sugar Acai Age Delay Body Cream: Stars like Charlize Theron are huge fans of this Amazon body cream that makes skin firmer. Oprah is also a fan of the benefits of the acai berry, which contains 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes, plus dietary fiber, monounsaturated fats and essential amino acids.

Start anti-aging treatments early: Even young stars are photographed at the spa and purchasing anti-wrinkle creams. The trick to preventing physical aging signs is by starting early. Use wrinkle creams in your 20s, and always use sunscreen.

Wash your face before you go to bed: Letting make-up, especially eye make-up, settle into your skin overnight builds up oil, the potential for acne, and even the gunk that contributes to wrinkles and inflammation. Wash your face like Ashanti before going to bed.

Pay attention to your teeth: Bright, white teeth convey the message that you haven’t had enough time to stain them with coffee or red wine. Use white strips, floss, get teeth cleanings, and consider getting a professional whitening job to help your teeth look whiter.

Buy new beauty products: Throw out old beauty products if they’re over one-year old, or less for mascara. These products may breed micro-organisms that can cause infections, so treat yourself to new make-up every so often.

Use an eye mask: Celebrity Beauty Buzz reports that thirty-nine year-old volleyball player Gabrielle Reece uses the Guinot Masque Yeux Instant Eye-Mask "to moisturize her tired eyes." Even if you don’t indulge in this pricey product, whip up your own eye mask or treatment to get the same effect.

Wear stockings and French lingerie: Nigella Lawson tells Esquire that she depends on stockings and French schoolgirl socks to make her feel sexy and young.

Add shimmer to your make-up routine: Splendicity reveals that adding a small amount of bronzer and shimmer eyeshadow in the right places can help your complexion look more vibrant and supple. Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez and Debra Messing all use shimmer to add more definition to their faces.

Anti Aging Resveratrol: Do all brain cells begin dying during Adulthood?

2009-04-29T05:44:00.000-07:00

Not at all. True, the human brain develops most between infancy and adolescence. However, this doesn’t mean neurons start dying afterwards. Yes new neurons are created all the time, while existing neurons continue to change during adulthood.

New research has discovered new neurons are created daily in adult mice. However, these neurons tend to die rapidly without sufficient brain stimuli. The study determined that, when cognitive abilities of mice are challenged, their new cells remain active. Otherwise, their new neurons are likely to die.

Preventing Brain Aging

According to Dr. Peter Whitehouse, who played an important role in brain research which led to the first four medications for treating Alzheimer’s, instead of medication, the focus should be on preventing brain aging through simple strategies like exercise, reading and eating right.

Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic: Memory testimonial

2009-04-28T06:55:00.000-07:00

WOW!! The testimonials just keep rolling in on Vivix, Shaklee's anti-aging resveratrol product.

Freda sent this to us...
This really touched our hearts as Ed's wonderful mom had this and it was so sad to see how she no longer recognized her own son and how I became the maid who brought her lunch, etc.... She lived with us for quite awhile........ We can't go back and give her Vivix but I can certainly carry out the message in her memory.
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DISCLAIMER: This testimonial herein does not represent Shaklee's position on their products. It comes entirely from the experiences of a satisfied consumer..
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Below is an update from Mary Hannon. Many of you know Mary and Maureen, whose Mom has Alzheimer's and has been living with Mary & Jeff for the last 10 years as she requires 24/7 care. On a side note, Mary hasn�t been able to spend much time on her Shaklee business for the past 3 years because she's been caring for her Mom, yet their Shaklee checks (with a comma in them) has been coming every single month because of the work she put into her business when she first started. I love this company.

Testimony from Mary Hannon:
For the first time in a few years, my mom made a sandwich for herself!!!! We are really starting to think that Vivix is making a difference. Her appetite is definitely improved and she referred to me as her daughter to someone the other day! We're actually thinking of discontinuing her Aricept completely. Seems like it may be doing more harm than good? What a surprise!

We started her on it as soon as it was available to the public. When it went on backorder we all got off it for a month or so, maybe even 8 weeks. I'd say in total she's been on it for 3-4 months maybe a bit less.

Last week Maur showed Mom her wedding photo and Mom said: "That's me!" Maur then said: "Who's that next to you?" Mom said: "That's my husband!" Today I showed her another photo from her wedding (a group photo) and she did not recognize my father but she did recognize her father. I think I'm going to give her 2 teaspoons per day and see what happens!

DR OZ on Resveratrol Anti Aging - Extreme Life Extension

2009-04-01T09:06:00.000-07:00

Just in case you missed the Oprah show when DR Oz was talking about Exretme Life Extension here is the short clip for your viewing pleasure.

Dr Oz talks about eating REAL food getting plenty of excercise it will probably give you 20 extra years alone. He also talks about doing your homework on resveratrol anti aging. This is the perfect site for your research. I've been gathering information on resveratrol just for you.

Do your research and let me know if you have questions, and I'll guide you to the answers.

Cindy McAsey
888.272.6701
www.barefootbus.com

Fox News Resveratrol Anti Aging Tonic Video

2009-04-01T08:47:00.000-07:00

Information about Resveratrol just keeps streaming in front of me. When I saw this latest clip I knew again I wanted to share it with you.

I've been taking Shaklee's brand of resveratrol called Vivix since it came on the market. I've gotta to say at first all I noticed was remembering my dreams. Next I noticed I didn't need as much sleep. I did a test and intentionally only slept 3 hours one night to see if I would be tired the next day. Generally before taking my anti aging tonic I would have been sluggish and had an afternoon slump after only 3 hours of sleep. My test proved I could go on 3 hours of sleep and be fully functional the next day.

I don't suggest anyone trying to only sleep 3 hours a night, I just did it to test the product on my own body. Bottom line I can tell enough difference in my own body that I know I will continue taking this stuff (Shaklee's anti aging resveratrol tonic) the rest of my life.

One powerful benefit of Shaklee products is they come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you aren't completely thrilled with the results they do refund your money.

Resveratrol Anti-Aging: Frequently Asked Questions

2009-03-18T14:55:00.000-07:00

What exactly is in Vivix (besides resveratrol)?
Rejuvetrol™, a patent-pending blend of resveratrol, ellagic acid & other potent polyphenols such as phenolic acids, ellagitannins, anthocyanins & proanthocyanidins. Contains Muscadine grape extract, trans-Resveratrol from Japanese Knotweed, European Elderberry extract, Purple carrot extract. No artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners or preservatives. Concentrated extract - not a juice! Daily serving delivers 100mg - the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 100 glasses of high quality red wine.

How do I take it?
Shake well. Take 1 teaspoon per day with a meal. May be mixed with water, juice, shake. Refrigerate after opening.It is recommended that unopened product also be refrigerated to maintain optimal product integrity (color may dull if left unrefrigerated for extended periods, but product efficacy is NOT affected by this).

Why should I take it?
Revolutionary breakthrough in the ‘fight against cellular aging’. Sourced from the only grape in nature that contains an extra chromosome which is thought to give this grape its exceptional qualities. This ‘super grape’, much larger than normal grapes, is the size of an apricot or plum. Contains ellagic acid (not found in ordinary grapes), a polyphenol with unique properties & the topic of much research in the field of anti-aging, as is resveratrol (the ‘good for you stuff’ in red wine).

Superior antioxidant qualities address free radical damage, a significant contributor to aging, vitality & disease. Studies show that key ingredients positively impact the 4 key mechanisms of cellular aging: protect & repair DNA; promote mitochondrial biogenesis; blunt the cellular distress signal; slow AGE protein formation. Promotes cellular energy, repair & replication throughout the body, thereby positively influencing virtually any & all body functions & tissues

What issues can it help support?
The unique qualities of these active ingredients provide excellent support for virtually any & all issues or concerns such as: tissue support & repair; joint health, arthritis, etc; blood sugar metabolism, hypoglycemia, diabetes; all cardiovascular & circulatory issues; brain/mental health; immune function; recovery from illness, injury or surgery; cellular health & energy; DNA health, replication & repair; any issues related to aging with grace & vitality; numerous health challenges; anti-aging tonic. NOT advised for pregnant/lactating mothers or children

How is our Resveratrol (vivix) unique?
Cold processed only. Not heated or pasteurized. Stays in liquid form throughout process - never dried down to powder form. Naturally preserved & stabilized. The Warehouse is refrigerated.

A 30-day supply delivers the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in 3000 glasses of high-quality red wine. Studies show Vivix ingredients to be 10X more powerful in slowing the formation of AGE proteins (a key mechanism in cellular aging) than resveratrol alone. This unique patent-pending, all natural, Rejuvetrol™ blend ‘packs a lot of punch’ into 1 tsp / day. Shaklee scientists are at the forefront of anti-aging research. Vivix took years of scientific study & research to develop & is the most complex product in Shaklee history.
They had to:

Discover, isolate & create this unique & powerful profile of polyphenols
Develop a unique, patent-pending extraction process to harness the polyphenol profile
Develop a unique, patent-pending extraction process to harness the polyphenol profile
Secure entire output from largest & best growers in the world of this rare grape
Secure entire output from largest & best growers in the world of this rare grape

making benefits of Vivix available exclusively from Shaklee. See shaklee.com for study details. Contains the most pure & potent (98%) natural resveratrol available on the market, meaning a 100mg serving actually provides 98mg resveratrol. Most competitors contain 50% or less purity. Serving amount of 100mg / day is guided by worldwide authorities & emerging research.

Did you know?
Almost all Resveratrol products on the market naturally contain Emodin, a natural laxative, which causes many users to have diarrhea, lose weight, etc. Vivix contains NO Emodin. Contains zero sulphates - the substance in red wine known to cause migraines in those sensitive. Contains small amount of tannins - test slowly if sensitive. Usually sensitivities are due to sulphates or preservatives found in wine.

Anti-Aging: She's only 87 years old Watch her dance!

2009-03-13T07:14:00.000-07:00

Do you ever think about what kind of shape your body will be in when you 87 years old? I know I do. When I saw this spry 87 year old dancing like she was 50 years younger I felt the need to share it with you. She is such an inspiration to me and I'm sure many others as well.

If this video inspired you too. I encourage you to do your research. I've got a ton on information on the anti-aging tonic I take right here on this blog. Look at the other videos and links I've gathered here on this site. In a nut shell though here is a brief overview.

So just what does our anti-aging tonic also known as resveratrol do?

EXTENDS LIFE --- by infulencing gene functions, resveratrol has been shown to extend the life of yeast cells, fruit flies,roundworms, fish and even over fed labatory mice.

New studies show it even slows the onset of virturally all aging diseases: heart, cancers, arthritis and Alzheimers.

Other new discoveries shows it does still more... repairs alcohol damaged livers, slows bone loss, boosts endurance, promotes hair growth, and re-energizes cells.

I don't know about you, but I sure would like to be dancing like this when I'm 87.... I take my teaspoon on anti-aging tonic daily, and have since it came out. It's amazing the little improvements I'm seeing in my body the longer I take this stuff.

Got a question? Call me and lets talk! 888.272.6701 ext #1

Resveratrol Anti-Aging: History of our Anti-Aging Product

2009-03-10T13:10:00.000-07:00

Let's face it the reserveratrol products out here online are a dime a dozen. I've gone to great lengths to research online and reference many articles about resveratrol and it's anti-aging properity's.

Below I've placed a link to an excellent webinar recording of a former cancer researcher Jim Burke explaining the history behind our anti-aging product called "Vivix".

Recorded Presentation about Vivix

This is a information packed 30 minute sure to give you the information you are seeking.

Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic the Natural Viagra?

2009-03-04T19:10:00.000-08:00

As a long time blogger and researcher of benefits of the product we market I ran across some suprising information. You must remember this is just my personal findings from the research I done.

It has long been somewhat of a mystery as to why the French could eat a high fat, high calorie diet and have a lower incidence of heart disease and live long healthy lives. It was known that wine had something to do with it but over the last couple of years, compliments of Dr Sinclair of the Harvard Medical Center and Rafael De Cabo Phd., they may have isolated the properties that answer the mystery.

The key is resveratrol in the fermented skins of the red wine grape.

There have been published papers on the fact that people (or animals for that matter) who have calorie restricted diets live longer.

Resveratrol does many things for the body including fooling the body into thinking it is calorie restricted. Hence, the French eating high calorie, high fat diets (with wine) may live longer with less incidence of heart disease.

Here is some interesting information on various studies on resveratrol and the promising results.

- According to a study done by the Dept. of Science and Technology at the Ohio State University in 1997, resveratrol was able at a cellular level to inhibit cancer cells from dividing. It also demonstrated that the estrogenic activity was able to prevent post-menopausal bone loss.

- The Dept of Microbiology-Immunology NE Ohio University, College of Medicine, successfully treated hairless mice that had herpes lesions. Repeated tests with topical resveratrol had the same results. In the same year it was also discovered that topical reseveratrol reduced skin cancer by as much as 98%.

- In Nov. of 2006, Dr Sinclair and Rafael De Cabo, did a study on middle aged mice and the findings were extremely encouraging. The mice were divided into 3 groups; the 1st group was given a standard diet., the 2nd group a high fat, high calorie diet, and the 3rd group a high fat, high calorie diet with resveratrol. The 2nd group of high fat, high calories soon developed symptoms of heart disease and diabetes and shortened lifespan. The 3rd group with high fat, high calories and resveratrol had no symptoms of heart disease or diabetes and they were much more active than the second group even later in life. The third group of mice also lived up to 30% longer. (The standard diet mice faired as well as the 3rd group)

- In another study in April of 2008, patients who were treated with resveratrol before receiving radiation treatments, found that pancreatic cancer cells would die off during radiation sessions. This is very encouraging because pancreatic cancer can be very difficult to treat.

- Now, very interesting, what does resveratrol have in common with Viagra? They both open restricted blood flow. Viagra is limited to small blood vessels but reseveratrol opens both small blood vessels and main arteries. The circulation benefits of resveratrol may outperform Viagra.

- The reasoning behind resevratrol being hailed as the potential fountain of youth is because taking resveratrol regularly has been demonstrated to protect and or reverse DNA damage. Aging comes about when cells can no longer replicate cell DNA and thus begins the gradual decline of the body. Resveratrol stimulates what is called the longevity gene (caloric restricted diets) and it has been demonstrated that resveratrol protects and repairs DNA.

There is still much studying to be done on resveratrol, especially on humans but the research so far has been more than promising. A glass of wine a day can be beneficial but good quality, pure resveratrol anti aging tonic such as Shaklee's new product called "Vivix" has the potential for great health benefits!

Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic: Testimonials

2009-03-03T05:17:00.000-08:00

The testimonials just keep rolling in on this amazing resveratrol anti aging stuff. Just today I get a message from a long time Shaklee distributor about his hair that was completely white now has lots of dark brown hair coming in.

As a cosmetologist I can speak from experience... generally when people loose pigment in their hair there are lots of underlying aging factors going on. Think about the saying "Your going to give your Mother Grey Hair" It's true stress in your life does lead to hair loosing pigment.

This is a quote straight from the message I got this morning...

"I've had independent verification that my formerly completely white hair now has a whole bunch of really cool dark brown hair coming on strong. Who knows what that means, but something is happening in the reversal of aging department. On another note, a friend of mine saw me striding along and mentioned, "Now that is a Shaklee-guy walk. You walk like a 30 year old". I thought about that and realized that I have lost virtually all of my 58 year old guy small aches and pains. When I run, walk, play tennis or exercize, all I feel is the joy of movement with no extra sensations. I really like that Vivix!" Bob

In this same message were a few before and after Cholestrol & Blood Sugar numbers.

Cholesterol Drops: I just wanted to let you know how my research went on VIVIX and Cholesterol.Well, I haven't taken any prescription medication for my cholesterol and my blood work came back great! My total Cholesterol dropped by 50 points!

I take a teaspoon of VIVIX everyday and 3 gel caps of OmegaGuard plus 2 Vita-Lea Gold vitamins. I was amazed and extremely happy and the best part is I wasn't even trying to eat well and I got these results. It has inspired me to eat better, now that I believe my numbers would be even better with just a few small diet changes and a little exercise.
I can't wait to tell everyone. Darlene, Maryland
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Cholesterol & Blood Sugar Results: I started on VIVIX in August, 2008. Doctor said my results are Fantastic! These are the results from my blood work in February, 2009.

Before After
Blood Sugar 102 81
Cholesterol Total 213 178
Triglycerides 50 53
HDL Cholesterol 51 65
Total Cholesterol HDL Ratio 4.2 2.7
LDL/HDL Ratio – 1.6

BY: Zoe, Flordia

Disclaimer..The statements made on this blog have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Rather the statements made are what some folks have experienced personally.

Anti Aging Tonic Testimony: Parkinson's Patient

2009-02-26T12:53:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Paula for updating us on her husband Chuck's health progress. One of the things I really appreciate about our Shaklee family is when we get updates on how people are doing - beyond their initial story.

DISCLAIMER...The statements made on this blog have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Rather the statements made are what some folks have experienced personally.

Chuck’s Vivix Story Updated 2/09
Below is a story about my husband and his experience to date on Vivix, Shaklee's anti-aging tonic. He has been on various Shaklee supplements since 2001, but we have seen the most change since starting Vivix August 2008. The improvements became noticeable within 2 months of starting Vivix.

Before Vivix, our goal was to keep him as healthy as possible so his body only needed to deal with Parkinson's. Since Vivix, our goal has changed to improving his DNA and reducing his medications! Then use his personal experience to help others. I often reflect on why God put Shaklee in my path – and it’s times like this when I hear the answer.

December 2008

I am 58, Chuck is 78. We’ve been married 24 years. He is the love of my life. What I didn’t know way back before we met, was that I was in love with him even before I knew he existed. Do you know what I mean? That’s the kind of relationship we have.

In 2003 Chuck was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease – a progressive neurological disorder with no known cure. When you hear Parkinson’s you may think of Michael J. Fox, or the former Pope, who lived with Parkinson’s for many, many years. Chuck has a very relaxed attitude about his PD, he figures something would eventually get him, and it could be worse.

For those of you not familiar with PD, some of the symptoms are:

tremors in the hands and legs
slow walk, eventually becoming a shuffle
hunched posture
balance and coordination issues
impaired large and small muscle dexterity
speech problems
drooling
facial ‘mask’ – people with PD begin to lose their expression, have a quiet dullness about them, or as I refer to it, their lights go out

Chuck has been taking Shaklee supplements since 2001 and is on prescription meds for the PD. I’ve done a lot of research, talked with others, and have him on a pretty solid Shaklee program – which we are constantly tweaking as we learn more.

I brought Vivix home from convention and Chuck began taking it mid August and has been faithful with it every day! He promised me he would do that for 6 months before making any decision on whether to continue it or not. Keep in mind, my darling husband is my very best skeptic!

When asked how he feels today, he says he feels better but not sure exactly how. My report to you is that little things are happening. And it is the little things in life that mean the most! He’s back to:

1. laughing, smiling and making jokes,
2. participating in conversations at family gatherings,
3. whistling and singing silly songs,
4. standing straighter when he hugs me,
5. he’s just more engaged in life –
6. and the best of all – when you look into his eyes, his lights are back on!

Is Vivix making a difference in Chuck’s health and in our hope for him? You bet it is! And is he going to keep taking it after his promised 6 months? He better!

Updates

1/09: Chuck had cataract surgery in both eyes in Nov. and Dec., then eyelid lift surgery early January. At his one-week checkup after the last procedure, his surgeon said, “You are healing much faster than I expected!” Most 78 year olds don’t hear that! I think it’s the Shaklee!

2/09: Chuck had his 6-month check-up with his neurologist in January. With reluctance, he agreed to have Chuck go off one of his two PD meds, Sinemet, which he had started April 2008 to help with the increased tremors and other symptoms. We think that drug may have been partially responsible for the atrial fibrillation that was found in October (one of the side affects is heart irregularities but neither the cardiologist nor neurologist would agree that was a factor). We have not seen an increase in his PD symptoms since stopping Sinemet. He had a re-check with the cardiologist late January and the atrial fibrillation/congestive heart failure was downgraded to a heart flutter (Thank you Jesus!).

Current prescription meds:
Requip for P.D., which he has been on since 2004
Atenolol (beta-blocker) and Lisinopril (ACE inhibitor) for the A.Fib. diagnosed in October

Chuck is also on a nutritional and detoxing program designed by Dr. Richard Brouse, chiropractic physician, biochemist, and certified clinical nutritionist in Oregon, working with him long distance. The Build a Better You program includes extensive blood, hair, and urine testing, with a program designed specifically for Chuck’s results. After much research and evaluation, Dr. Brouse has chosen to work exclusively with Shaklee products.

What is Resveratrol & What can it do?

2009-02-14T14:41:00.000-08:00

Resveratrol is a molecule so tiny it penetrates almost any wall of a cell in an organism. It continues into the cell nucleus, to the cells genetic machinery. There resveratrol selectivly switches on genes that aid the survival of an organisum, like the Sirtuin 1 DNA repair gene. Using gene silencing, it switched off genes involved in the initiation and progression of disease, blocking replication of bacteria, viruses, fungi and tumor cells.

EXTENDS LIFE --- by infulencing gene functions, resveratrol has been shown to extend the life of yeast cells, fruit flies,roundworms, fish and even over fed labatory mice.

New studies show it even slows the onset of virturally all aging diseases: heart, cancers, arthritis and Alzheimers.

Other new discoveries shows it does still more... repairs alcohol damaged livers, slows bone loss, boosts endurance, promotes hair growth, and re-energizes cells.

Who found Resveratrol?

Leroy Caeasy, professor of pomology at Cornell discovered resveratrol in 1992. Excitement for this molecule boomed in 1997 when a team lead by Professor John Pezzuto (University of Illnois), reported resveratrol inhibited the onset and progression of cancer in mice like no other molecule. Comparing resveratrol to 19,000 other substances -- he said "Resveratrol is by far the most promising against cancer"

Who discovered Resveratrol's ablility to extend life spans?

MIT researchers discovered a gene Sirtin 1 which controls the rate of aging. This gene is switched on by caloric restriction. In 2003 Harvard scientist David Sinclair team discovered trans-resveratrol also switches on resveratrol 1 gene, thus mimiciking calorie restriction. Sinclair was the first to show a living organism, yeast cells,lives far longer when givin resveratrol. He later showed resveratrols ability to promote quality of life.

Resveratrol may soon become the most prized molecule on our planet.

Here is an awesome presentation on Resveratrol going into exactly what it does to the cells, also toward the end it describes the opportunity available to you too. RECORDED PRESENTATION

Why did we choose Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic from Shaklee

2009-02-06T11:24:00.000-08:00

Today I want to share why I promote the company I do. And why I feel we have the more potent & proven to work resveratrol anti aging product available today.

Shaklee the manufacturer of Vivix the brand of resveratrol we market have been in the business of research, development and manufacturing natural health products for over 50 yrs now. They are the #1 supplier of natural nutrition products in the USA. Shaklee products are written about every day and published in google.

Here are a few stats about Shaklee:
~ The average user of Shaklee products is 17.5 years
~ Shaklee has an 80% reorder rate
~ In Aug 09 Shaklee added a top level to the complan. The company had so many top level distributors they established another level to seperate the best of the best.

Here is a short video explaining the "Roots of Shaklee"

Bottomline it's the "Shaklee Difference"

We know that whatever amount of resveratrol and polyphenol blend is listed on the Shaklee label is actually there. You never know with any other brand whether what listed on the label is in the product at all or in the product at the level listed on the label. No government agency is checking to verify this; you have to trust the company. Shaklee has earned that trust; other companies have not.

We know there are no pesticides in our product. We don't know that about the competitors.

We know that Shaklee ensures that our products do not contain salmonella or lead or anything else that can harm us (and over the 50 year history of our company they never have).

We know that our products are tested for bioavailability. Most other companies do not test for this.

We KNOW that Shaklee products deliver results without the dangers commonly associated with supplements.

We KNOW we can trust our health to Shaklee.Relating the Shaklee Difference is our job and is why we get paid well for it.If the labels could sell the product, we would not be needed and Shaklee could be sold in stores next to the low-quality garbage.

No one wants products. Everyone wants results...

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Resveratrol Anti- Aging- Skin Testimony

2009-02-04T19:49:00.000-08:00

This testimony came through on one of our Shaklee Distributor message boards...

My sister has had full-body skin issue's for 57 years and has tried everything, medically and natural cures, including Shaklee lecitihin and Optiflora. Nothing helped except Vivix. She has been taking it for 3 months in addition to many other Shaklee products -- Vitalizer, Cinch protein drinkis, Omegaguard, etc. Now she is free of psoriasis and believes it is the Vivix. ~ Tina

I do believe my skin issue's is a condition is brought on by many factors. One nice thing about Shaklee products they come with a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. I don't know if Vivix will work for you and your condition, but your really don't have anything to lose to give it a try.

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Resveratrol Anti Aging: A Fountian of Youth

2009-01-28T07:35:00.000-08:00

Resveratrol is key in turning back the clock making you feel younger and healthier. Learn more about resveratrol, anti aging in this video report from CBS 60 minutes.

Think about it... you can wait 4 or 5 years for an FDA approved drug to hit the market or you can try Vivix risk-free. Vivix is manufactured by Shaklee the #1 Natural Nutritional Company in the USA, providing quality, premium natural products for over 50 years.

Resveratrol Anti-Aging Testimony - "Freckle in the Eye"

2009-01-27T14:20:00.000-08:00

Vivix Shaklee's Resveratrol Anti-Aging Tonic has more testimonies flying in than leaves in a Kansas wind. This one is hot off the press...

Vivix Testimony...

My daughter, Wendy, had what they refered to as a freckle in her eye for the past 8 years.[I'm sure there is another name for it] Every year she would go to have it checked out to make sure there wasn't any changes in it. What they were watching for was cancer.

Well this year, 2008, two months after starting on Vivix she had an appointment with the eye doctor. She wasn't even thinking about a change for the better, she was just hoping it hadn't changed for the worst. Well,the doctor looked and looked and couldn't find anything.

He even checked to make sure he was looking at the correct eye. I was very glad to hear this news since a friend of mine had the same problem, she missed one of her appointments and the next year when she went to the doctor she did have cancer in her eye.

I hope if there's anyone out there with this problem this will help them. For one thing...don't miss your eye appointemnts and take your Vivix!
Have a Great Day!

Resveratrol Review on CBS 60 minutes

2009-01-26T04:59:00.000-08:00

As we all saw on CBS 60 minutes last evening... the Resveratrol Product which will be available pharmaceutically in a pill form in no less than five years has now been shown to indicate it not only will interrupt and delay the aging process, but indications now are that it might well be used in treating diseases which include cancer, diabetes, Alzheimers, and Parkinsons.

This was unexpected in the research and developmental stages that have led to this miraculous product. Yes, the research proved it would delay the effects of aging, but the fact that in the future, it would be used in the treatment of disease was an unexpected development.

Meanwhile, we do not have to wait for a pharmaceutical product, nor to rely on a pill, when we already have all natural Vivix anti-aging resveratrol extract. We can enjoy all the benefits with just one delicious teaspoon a day.

Without making any claims, we can confidently and enthusiastically present to the public the world's best anti aging resveratrol tonic: Vivix, which research has proven to address all four mechanisms of aging.

Vivix is Resveratrol Plus the unique blend of polyphenols that make Vivix 10 times more powerful than resveratrol alone. Resveratrol is miraculous and we have gone beyond Resveratrol. The purity and percentage of resveratrol in a product is also an important consideration. With The Shaklee Corporation's heritage of integrity and the most extensive clinical research, we are once again number one with the best, and it's Vivix out in front all the way.

Something else to consider...

The book: The Longevity Factor How Resveratrol & Red Wine activate genes for a longer and healthier life by Joseph Maroon, M.D.

On Page 193 Dr Maroon writes this on Vivix: "There is growing evidence that a combination of resveratrol and other potent polyphenols might provide improved health benefits due to the synergistic properties of different polyphenols from different plant sources. Shaklee Corporation, a direct selling nutrition company has recently released a product called Vivix, which is described as a cellular anti-aging tonic. It contains a multi-source polyphenol blend.

In conversations with the company, they state that the blend includes 100 mg of 98 percent pure resveratrol from Polygonum cuspidatum long with a proprietary extract derived from the fresh pomace of muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) The company recommends 5ml per day of Vivix, which they state is equivalent to the abount of resveratrol found in 100 glasses of red pinot noir red wine.

The muscadine polyphenols in this blended product along with the added resveratrol, European elderberry extract, and purple carrot extract will increase the total overall polyphenol content of this product. A month's supply will cost a member $85.00. In Shaklee's accompanying literature for Vivix, they state that the Vivix ingredients were shown in a laboratory study to be 10 times more powerful in slowing a key mechanism of aging than resveratrol alone."

Also, on Page 70, the author expands on the value of the muscadine grapes and the advantages over European grapes. "Muscadine grapes are native to North America, and may be the only fruit that originated in the United States and nowhere else.

They grow almost exclusively in the southeastern United Sates. They thrive under adverse conditions, perhaps due to their thicker and tougher skins compared to European grapes....muscadines have an extra chromosome(twenty instead of the nineteen other grapes have).

These additional genes allow muscadine grapes to produce a unique phytochemical, ellagic acid. The ellagive acid polyphenol compounds that are in muscadine grapes are vitually absent in other grapes. Ellagic acid is used by the muscadine grape skin to make tannin called ellagotannins, whichis used as an antimicrobial by the plant.

Ellagic acid also has powerful antioxidant and anticancer properties....the polyphenols in muscadine grape skins have been shown to have positive effects in heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other inflammatory conditions. One of the more interesting effects of muscadine products appears to be their inhibition of AGE protein formation."

Continuing, the author states:" Recently, a large nutrition, direct selling company, Shaklee Corporation, working with scientists from the University of Georgia, has created a product containing an extract made from muscadine pomace which is the remaining fruit solids after the water content is extracted. Specificaly, they are working with muscadine grape growers in order to secure grapes with large amounts of protective polyphenols including ellagic acid and resveratrol. By selecting muscadine grapes and by using a whole grape extraction process, they have reported that their extract has a significantly higher concentration of healthy polyphenols than found in the skins themselves."

The above are excerpts from the book "The Longevity Factor" The author Joseph Maroon, M.D. FA.C.S. studied medicine at Indiana University, and Oxford University. Dr Maroon is a world renowned neurosurgeon and former president of the Congress of Neurological surgeons, the larges society of its kind in North America. He is currently a professor and Heindl Scholor in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Interesting to note: he is a lifelong athlete, competed in more than fifty triathlons, and three Hawaiian Ironman Championship competitions.

The book is heralded as a groundbreaking examination of new scientific research that holds the secret to weight loss, increased strength, endurance, memory, and a healthier, longer life.

I believe the author, Joseph Maroon, M.D. has no connection with Shaklee Corporation,and the references in the book to Shaklee Corporation and our product Vivix..serve as an excellent third party reference.

Resvereatrol Anti Aging Tonic - Why we Age

2009-01-24T04:46:00.000-08:00

This is an excellent video produced by our manufacturer Shaklee Corporation. Jamie McManus, MD, explains the science of aging, recent research into that phenomenon, and some of the things we can do to slow the process

Education is the key to unlocking the secrets of feeling younger and living longer. As new research is discovered and documented we will publish it.

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Anti Aging Tonic Testimony: Vivix vs High Blood Pressure

2009-01-24T04:40:00.000-08:00

Anti Aging Tonic(VIVIX) vs. High Blood Pressure I have high blood pressure that is controlled by a diuretic and beta blocker combination medication. Usually even with medication my systolic ranges between 129-138 and my diastolic between 75-83 and my pulse would range anywhere from 80-91 (rarely dropping below 80).

After five days on Vivix™ my blood pressure was 111/69 and pulse 59. The only thing different that I have been doing prior to this low reading is Vivix™. The past few days, my bp seems to be consistently around 122/73 and pulse 70. That’s pretty pleasing to me. I hope to eventually be able to come off all medications. I do supplement with magnesium and CoQ10 to counteract what my bp medication causes in nutrient deficiencies, but I’d rather not have the stuff going through my system.
I have not been on any other medications, not changed my diet any and my exercise level is still around 7500 steps a day.

Overall, I seem to have more energy and am better able to concentrate. I would recommend that you take Vivix™ in the morning so you can get the benefit of more energy throughout the day. Genia

Anti Aging Tonic - Mounting Evidence Shows Red Wine Antioxidant Kills Cancer

2009-01-23T04:36:00.000-08:00

Researchers Pinpoint How Resveratrol Induces Pancreatic Cancer Cell Death

Rochester researchers showed for the first time that a natural antioxidant found in grape skins and red wine can help destroy pancreatic cancer cells by reaching to the cell's core energy source, or mitochondria, and crippling its function. The study is published in the March edition of the journal, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology.

The study also showed that when the pancreatic cancer cells were doubly assaulted -- pre-treated with the antioxidant, resveratrol, and irradiated -- the combination induced a type of cell death called apoptosis, an important goal of cancer therapy.

The research has many implications for patients, said lead author Paul Okunieff, M.D., chief of Radiation Oncology at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Although red wine consumption during chemotherapy or radiation treatment has not been well studied, it is not "contraindicated," Okunieff said. In other words, if a patient already drinks red wine moderately, most physicians would not tell the patient to give it up during treatment.

Perhaps a better choice, Okunieff said, would be to drink as much red or purple grape juice as desired.

Yet despite widespread interest in antioxidants, some physicians are concerned antioxidants might end up protecting tumors. Okunieff's study showed there is little evidence to support that fear. In fact, the research suggests resveratrol not only reaches its intended target, injuring the nexus of malignant cells, but at the same time protects normal tissue from the harmful effects of radiation.

"Antioxidant research is very active and very seductive right now," Okunieff said. "The challenge lies in finding the right concentration and how it works inside the cell. In this case, we've discovered an important part of that equation. Resveratrol seems to have a therapeutic gain by making tumor cells more sensitive to radiation and making normal tissue less sensitive."

Resveratrol is known for its ability to protect plants from bacteria and fungi. Purified versions have been described in scientific journals as potential anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic agents, and for their ability to modulate cell growth. Other well-known antioxidants derived from natural sources include caffeine, melatonin, flavonoids, polyphenols, and vitamins C and E.

A flurry of antioxidant studies in recent years has not proven how and why they work at the cellular level. At the suggestion of a young scientist in his lab, Okunieff began studying resveratrol as a tumor sensitizer. That's when they discovered its link to the mitochondria.

The discovery is critical because, like the cell nucleus, the mitochondria contains its own DNA and has the ability to continuously supply the cell with energy when functioning properly. Stopping the energy flow theoretically stops the cancer.

Researchers divided pancreatic cancer cells into two groups: cells treated without resveratrol, or with resveratrol, at a relatively high dose of 50 mg/ml, in combination with ionizing radiation. (The resveratrol concentration in red wine can be as high as 30 mg/ml, the study said, and higher doses are expected to be safe as long as a physician is monitoring.)

They evaluated the mitochondria function of the cells treated with resveratrol, and also measured apoptosis (cell death), the level of reactive oxygen species in the cells, and how the cell membranes responded to the antioxidant.

Laboratory experiments showed that resveratrol:

-- Reduced the function of proteins in the pancreatic cancer cell membranes that are responsible for pumping chemotherapy out of the cell, making the cells chemo-sensitive.

-- Triggered the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are substances circulating in the human body that have been implicated in a number of diseases: when ROS is increased, cells burn out and die.

-- Caused apoptosis, which is likely the result of increased ROS.

--Depolarized the mitochondrial membranes, which indicates a decrease in the cell's potential to function. Radiation alone does not injure the mitochondrial membrane as much.

The team also wanted to investigate why pancreatic cancer cells seem to be particularly resistant to chemotherapy. The pancreas, a gland located deep in the abdomen, produces insulin and regulates sugar, and pumps or channels powerful digestive enzymes into the duodenum. This natural pumping process, however, ends up ridding the needed chemotherapy from cells in the pancreas. But just as reseveratrol interferes with the cancer cells' energy source, it also may decrease the power available to pump chemotherapy out of the cell.

"While additional studies are needed," Okunieff said, "this research indicates that resveratrol has a promising future as part of the treatment for cancer."

In the same journal, Okunieff and his group also reviewed why resveratrol protects normal tissue, and found that antioxidants can be designed to take advantage of certain biochemical properties or cellular targets, making them more effective.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases funded the research through a URMC program called the Center for Medical Countermeasures Against Radiation. Co-authors on the studies are: Weimin Sun, Wei Wang, Jung Kim, Peter Keng, Shanmin Yang, Hengshan Zheng, Chaomei Liu, Lurong Zhang, Jacqueline P. Williams, Steven Swarts and Amy K. Huser. All are from the Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center.

Another Anti-Aging Tonic Testimony

2009-01-18T06:04:00.000-08:00

SARCOIDOSIS..COPD…INFLAMED LUNGS…BONE PAIN I wanted to put into words what you and Shaklee have done for me. This past spring I found myself dealing with a flare up of Sarcoidosis. This is, as you know, an auto immune disease that, in my case, caused long bone (not joint) pain and most troubling, breathing difficulties. The disease caused calcium deposits called granulomas to stiffen my lungs, so constricted airways was not the trouble, it was inflamed lung tissue that did not want to expand as it should resulting in shortness of breath as well as coughing.

This affected everything in my life. I was unable to even go for walks without being out of breath. I was so frustrated. Thanks to the gift of your friendship and true concern and the wonderful health and nutrition products from Shaklee, I was able to get the Sarcoidosis into remission within about six months.

Now the first time I suffered with Sarcoidosis, which was in 1999/2000, the disease took a course of one year before it went into remission. This time, though, I truly believe that by introducing Shaklee nutrition into my life, I was able to shorten the duration of the illness.

The drug of choice used to treat Sarcoidosis is Prednisone. For anyone not familiar with the drug, it reduces inflammation but along with that it has some terrible and serious side effects such as bone pain, fluid retention, insomnia, and weight gain, to name a few. I began taking a variety of Shaklee supplements specifically chosen to support and rebuild my immune system such as Vitalizer, Alfalfa, Immunity Formula 1, Core Energy, Omega Guard, Zinc, and the Pain Relief Complex.

Although I still had to continue with the oral Prednisone in order to breathe comfortably, the supplements began to help me rebuild my damaged cells. I also chose to eat as organic as possible and went green in my home by using Shaklee cleaning products and laundry products. Anne, with your help, I began to realize that the medical world does have its place without a doubt, but it was up to me to monitor my own health, learn how different foods affected my health and to remove any chemicals that could possibly be a contributing factor in relation to the return of the Sarcoidosis.

Truly, nothing that I was doing regarding my choice of foods (I avoid preservatives in foods), choice of cleaning products and choice of natural supplements could hurt me these things could only help me support and strengthen my immune system as well as protect it from unnecessary chemicals. What could I possibly lose??

The support the supplements offered soon enabled me to reduce my Prednisone dosage to 20 mg per day from 40 mg. I took no other pain relievers except for the Shaklee Pain Relief Complex. Around the middle of July I was able to go off of the Prednisone (I had to do this slowly) and began taking an inhaled steroid, Asmanex. I no longer needed the Pain Relief Complex as I had no pain!!!!!

Shortly after this, I was introduced to Shaklee Vivix. NO JOKING HERE...within about one week my lungs started to feel better. I experimented by taking the Asmanex only in the morning, I cut out the PM dose (I had done this before, but immediately had to go back on the evening dose due to breathing difficulties).
After four days without my PM dose, I finally called my family cautiously excited that the Vivix had made a huge difference.

I had a follow up appointment with my pulmonologist on Sept 16th. He said that based on the NORMAL levels of inflammation in my blood work and the IMPROVED FUNCTIONING of my lungs, that the Sarcoidosis was in remission again.
I was so elated and thankful! I no longer take any steroid medication. yeah!! I truly believe, Anne, that a strong faith, loving family and friends along with supporting my immune system with the supplements and the amazing Vivix, that I was able to win my battle against Sarcoidosis. Thank you and thank Shaklee for making an amazing and healthy difference in my life. God Bless, Jeannie

Anti-Aging Tonic Testimony

2009-01-17T11:00:00.000-08:00

There are so many testimonies rolling int it makes my head spin over the next several days I hope to share several testimonies with you. Yes the science behind this product is astounding, but it the testimonies on how it has helped people that gets me excited.

INHERENT ESSENTIAL TREMORS: I am 72 years old and have had essential tremors since my early 30’s. The shaking and tremors became so bad that I had to quit my job as a lab technician in 1989.

When in high school I could type 60 words a minute. For the past 15 years in order to type, I had to hold my right index finger with my left hand and type one key at a time. At times, the tremors were so pronounced that I had difficulty eating and drinking, but I made a really good “tossed salad”.

I have faithfully used Shaklee supplements since November of 1998 and added the Vitalizer when it was introduced. I also take CoQHeart twice daily along with B-Complex. There was very little improvement. I started taking VIVIX on August 23. In a week and a half, I noticed the tremors/shaking had lessened. Now, at THREE WEEKS of VIVIX, my tremors/shaking are minimal!

I have to learn to use my hands again—I have to learn to type again with all my fingers!!! I was hoping a change would occur in two to three months on VIVIX, but NEVER expected these results in three weeks. Anne Campbell

The studies on resveratrol alone is overwhelming. Here is a link to the PDF of a Harvard Medical School Study

Resveratrol the Anti-Aging Powerhouse

2009-01-16T05:03:00.000-08:00

Resveratrol has wonderful anti-aging antioxidant properities. Imagine this it's an ingredient in red wine!

Reserveratrol is most abundant in the skins of red grapes used to make red wine. It slows the buildup of platelets in blood vessels, making them less sticky. This improves the blod flow. Resveratrol can slow the growth of cancer, stimulate your immune system, lower inflammation and act as a powerful antioxidant.

Researchers and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Huston show resveratrol blocks prostrate cancer at every stage. It helps more than a dozen different anticancer mechanisms in your body. What's more, resveratrol targets cancer cells selectively. It's toxic to cancer cells but doesn't harm healthy cells. It also modulates hormones; stops cancer cells from multiplying and can actually destroy cancer cells.

Resveratrol may add years to your life, too. studies using bother mice and yeast show resveratrol turns on a gene that stimulates a protein called SIRT. The greater activity of SIRT, the greater the life span of yeast and mice. It turns out that humans can also activate the SIRT protein with resveratrol.

The newest round of studies from the Instute of Genetics, Molecular and Cellulary Biology in France found resveratrol, helped mice run twice as far during excercise. It helped muscles produce more energy, reduced their heart rate and gave them endurance the researchers compared to trained athletes.

What's more, resveratrol protected mice from gaining weight and developing the symptoms of diabetes and obesity. The benefits included in improved sensitivity to insulin, which is the key to maintaing ideal weight and avoiding diabetes.

So... resveratrol is becoming a 'wonder natural compound' it's powers include:

+ Anti-fungal, anti-yeast, anti-viral
+ Antioxident - promotes glutethone
+ Increases longevity
+ Protects against heart disease, Alzheimer's and type 2 Diabetes
+ Anti-inflammatory
+ Protects DNA, stimulates repair of genes
+ Protects against cancer
+ Kills cancer cells Prevents metastasis
+ Aids Chemotherapy results, while protecting healthy cells

I've got a secret to share with ya... Now you can benefit from the latest anti-aging research. It's my latest Barefoot Secret.

THE BAREFOOT 'SUPER GRAPE' SECRET...
There's a new product 10 times more concentrated than resveratrol alone
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Controls Aging! New Resveratrol Research Explained

2009-01-15T13:23:00.000-08:00

The response to Vivix, Shaklee’s amazing new Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic made from resveratrol, has been amazing. Over $1 million dollars worth of Vivix is being sold each week and the demand is only increasing.

If you haven’t heard about Resveratrol yet, check this out:

Dr. David Sinclair, the leading scientific researcher on anti-aging in the world he talks about the Science of Anti-Aging.

Shaklee's Vivix is made from resveratrol. Then learn more about Vivix and how it can help you to feel years’ younger and live years longer: www.barefootbus.com

Check out what folks are saying about Vivix!

STROKE RECOVERY: A massive stroke 3 1/2 years ago (doctors attribute to my irregular heartbeat-- I believe it was stress) attacked my right brain (& basil ganglia) leaving my left side totally unavailable and the right brain majorly stressed, reactive, & depressed. Never totally giving up, taking handfuls of Shaklee supplements, exercising, listening to motivational cd's, getting Brain Gym balances, regular chiropractic care, etc., my progress was evident to those who knew me, including my doctors. But what they didn't see was the exhaustion and struggle it took. Then along came Vivix, August 15, less than 6 weeks ago. First I thought it was probably the placebo effect, but today I can tell you a few of the things I KNOW have changed.

BALANCE--so bad in the past that one of the many falls landed me under my rolling car, crushing my right leg, though not the bone. My balance has improved so much I now climb stairs, carrying something in EACH hand, and not even holding onto the rail.

ENERGY--so different now I can do 30 minutes on the treadmill, noting my improved heart rate & instead of having to take a nap, I take off to do errands, deliver Shaklee and attend a Spanish Class – in which I am much more focused.

FOCUS-- Always ADD and hypoglycemic, worse since numerous car wrecks in the 80's & the more recent stroke. I am experiencing now more blood sugar balance and longer attention spans--just finished reading a whole book in a couple of days and, most assuredly,I am making an A in the Spanish class (where my classmates & teacher are @ 1/3 my age).So I would say my mental acuity and memory are enhanced as well!

ATTITUDE--OH MY GOSH! I woke up this morning, like most others since starting on this magical stuff, full of vitality & optimism, and happy. LIFE IS GOOD! Thank you, God! Thank you Shaklee! I have my life back, better than ever! Sylvia Sue Greene - September 27, 2008

VIVIX vs. High Blood Pressure I have high blood pressure that is controlled by a diuretic and beta blocker combination medication. Usually even with medication my systolic ranges between 129-138 and my diastolic between 75-83 and my pulse would range anywhere from 80-91 (rarely dropping below 80).

After five days on Vivix™ my blood pressure was 111/69 and pulse 59. The only thing different that I have been doing prior to this low reading is Vivix™. The past few days, my bp seems to be consistently around 122/73 and pulse 70. That’s pretty pleasing to me. I hope to eventually be able to come off all medications. I do supplement with magnesium and CoQ10 to counteract what my bp medication causes in nutrient deficiencies, but I’d rather not have the stuff going through my system.
I have not been on any other medications, not changed my diet any and my exercise level is still around 7500 steps a day.

Overall, I seem to have more energy and am better able to concentrate. I would recommend that you take Vivix™ in the morning so you can get the benefit of more energy throughout the day. Genia Powell

You can order Vivix online at: www.barefootmom.com

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